Wheel constructing and truing is an artwork. An artwork that’s primarily based on science, however nonetheless an artwork. Simply ask any knowledgeable wheel builder who’s been doing it for ages. However what should you may save as much as 75% of the time it took to get excellent outcomes, for freshmen or professionals? That’s the promise of TRUDI.
Created by the staff behind the versatile BERD spokes, TRUDI is supposed for all spoke sorts and “any bicycle wheel.” The key behind the machine is a pc that calculates correct spoke stress to make sure the proper true after which applies that stress spec to a particular spoke through an automatic driver.
Supposedly, TRUDI delivers an ideal true with only one contact per spoke. That leads to a a lot sooner wheel true – as much as 75% sooner. BERD states that TRUDI advanced from their automated wheel constructing course of that was wanted to provide wheels with their PolyLight spokes. Taking the method a step additional, they declare to have created a revolutionary system.
BERD is planning to supply demos of the system on the Taipei Present, after which extra particulars needs to be avaialble. TRUDI is simply out there for pre-order now, with deliveries anticipated in mid-April. The machine itself is priced at $6,999 for a single cost, or curiosity free financing with an preliminary cost of $1,999 and 10 funds of $500 monthly.
Moreover, it seems that you will want to have a subscription for the system to work, with charges beginning at $29 monthly, as much as $499 monthly relying in your wants.
