My latest invention: Bicycle Tire Chains

Rich Grise · 2010-11-04T20:40:23+00:00

Everybody knows about tire chains. I'd like to see how they're specified,especially the "T" where the transverse chains attach to thecircumferential ones.My wild idea is tire chains for bikes. I used to live in Minnesota, inan apartment that was within bike distance to work. In the winter, Icouldn't bike in the snow. But there are dedicated bicyclists who mightlike something like bike tire chains, to drive the bike in adverseconditions. The design is trivial, but I'd have to specify what chain, the "T"connections, and some kind of connector that's got length compliance, toaccommodate variations in tire diameter and etc.So, any suggestions on a specific chain, some kind of "T", and a connector?Thanks,Rich

Nov 04, 2010 22 Replies

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Sunworshipper 15 years ago

We use to ride ten speeds in the snow, even on deer trails at night. The zip tie one is a good idea, but they weren't available to us at the time. Fenders are out and it is messy without more traction.

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aasberry 15 years ago

OK, this group is more likely to own a bandsaw blade welder. If you go into production, they would be pre-welded for differnet size tires.

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Steve W. 15 years ago

I have seen something like that. They used a stainless band with welded on lugs. The band also had clips that wrapped the tire rubber every few inches. You let out a few pounds, wrapped this gizmo on, installed an included clip and a couple small screws to lock the clip and aired up.

I think they were the same idea as the track kit's that were sold for tractors and skid steers.

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