Bicycle Rims

Abstract

Since the invention of wheels in the ancient times, transportation became easier, but due to increasing price of fuel and pollution generating mechanized transportation people has enforced and encouraged the use of bicycle. Among all the transportation mode bicycle was preferred most which has one of the major component called as Rim. Rims are manufactured in various designs and sizes depending upon the size of cycle/design of bicycle. The most common type of rims manufactured in India are roadstar model 28” x 1 ½ width. By changing the rolls, the desired shape of the rim can be obtained. Rims are generally manufactured in two thicknesses of strip i.e. 18 gauge (Heavy Duty) for cycle rickshaw and heavy load carrying on the bicycle and 20 gauges for general bicycle use. The project cost has been taken out for the manufacture of 28” x 1 ½“rims.