- Glass filled nylon
- Solid tires
In 2007 British designer and keen mountain biker Duncan Fitzsimmons came up with the design for a folding bicycle wheel in the hope that this would allow him to easily transport his bike around the city. After unveiling his idea Fitzsimmons received huge attention from wheelchair users who were interested in the portability this could bring to their wheelchair.  Fitzsimmons decided to adapt his design to create the Morph Wheelchair Wheel. The wheel of a wheelchair is often the largest component of the design. It's awkward size can create problems when trying to stow it in anything from a car boot to a train luggage rack or an aeroplane hold. The freedom and flexibility of a folding wheel means that wheelchair users can travel with ease and without the worry of storage limiting their journey.
Photos by Colin Ross
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