Shoulder and wrist problems are very common among wheelchair users. Impact loading is one of the contributing factors. Your hands and arms absorb impact spikes when you first hit the pushrim.
You may not realize it, but you grip your pushrims hundreds if not thousands of times a day. You owe it to yourself to be using the best pushrim onthe market.
The FlexRim helps reduce the risk of overuse injuries and has been scientifically proven to make it easier to push your wheelchair. It is the world’s first and only low impact pushrim and potentially the most important upgrade you will ever make.
The FlexRim consists of a durable high friction rubber surface that spans between the aluminum pushrim and the wheel. The shape of the rubber is ergonomically designed to conform to your hand when gripped, making it the most comfortable pushrim you will ever use.
Available on Spinergy LX wheels only.
Also available on all TiLite Wheelchair Order Forms.
SIZES: 22", 24"", 25" and 26"
RIM: Double-walled, custom aluminum design. Clincher only.
HUB: New Custom design, CNC machined.
BEARINGS: Sealed cartridge bearings. R8 bearings.
SPOKE COLOURS: Black, Red, White, Yellow or Blue.
Impact Testing
Impact loading of the FlexRim was studied for a wide range of impact intensities.
The FlexRim was found to consistently reduce impact loading by 10%.
Propulsion Testing
In lab testing, wheelchair users pushed with both a standard pushrim and the FlexRim on a research treadmill. Grip muscle activity, oxygen demand and power generated were all measured during propulsion and compared across pushrims.
Results of the testing were:
• Users required 12% less grip force to push with the FlexRim.
• Overall grip exertion was reduced by 15%.
• On average users required 12% less oxygen to push with the FlexRim than with a standard pushrim.
• Users generated 13% more power when using the FlexRim.
Summary Advantages of the Spinergy Flexirim
• Low Impact – The FlexRim “flexes” to protect your hands and arms from impact loading.
• Ergonomic Grip – The soft high friction rubber conforms to your hand, so gripping is easy.
• Efficient – It takes less energy to push, so you can go further before getting fatigued.
• Powerful – Pushes are more powerful, so you push less and coast more.
• Lightweight – Adds less than 5 oz per wheel.
• Safe – No gaps or metal tabs, so your thumb won’t get jammed or stuck in the pushrim.
• Increased Access – Narrower than a standard pushrim and squeezes inwards to get through narrow doorways.
• Hygienic – No need to grab the tire, so hands stay clean.