Frogs Legs Phase 2 Hybrid Wheelchair Caster Forks
The new composite shock absorber added to the suspension family of products is the Phase 2 Hybrid. The definition of Hybrid is literally "a thing made by combining two different elements". This fork has many advantages over the original aluminum and is a culmination of improvements to the first carbon fiber release. The Hybrid features a newly designed aluminum top, the wedge progressive polymer, and a carbon fiber lower swing arm.
Optimal Fiber Orientation -- The development of the composite swing arm is a result of Frog Legs' custom material innovation. Notice the curved line of this fork in contrast to the straight lines of the aluminum product. This curved design creates an optimized absorption zone. The Hybrid is lighter weight and offers equivalent tensile strength of 6061-T6 aluminum.
Progressive Spring Rate -- The optimized absorption zone of the Phase 2 Wedge Polymer dramatically improves bump response providing a substantially smoother ride. The progressive wedge technology prevents bottoming out and biopacing by becoming more stiff as it compresses.
The Hybrid is a simplified system that features a "one size fits all" user weight range up to 260 pounds for ease of ordering and inventory. Fits 3, 4, 5, or 6" diameter casters.
- Black and silver forks are a standard option, all colour options are custom-made and cannot be refunded
- Prior to ordering, please make sure you are aware of how your current caster forks are attached and you have the necessary tools in order to be able to remove and replace them. If you are unsure, please contact either your wheelchair supplier or the manufacturer for further details.
- Price is for a pair of forks without wheels.
PRE ORDER ITEM
Each pair of forks need to be built to your exact chair specification. Please select your options below and press the preorder button to add this to your basket and checkout as normal. We will notify you once the product/s are ready to ship. Express shipping is not available for this item.
The Art of Suspension
Front suspension is designed to dissipate road vibration so that it does not enter the frame of the chair and transfer it to the rider. It must also absorb the higher impact energy created when the front caster wheels encounter obstructions while rolling over every day surfaces.
A study conducted by the Department of Health & Human Performance, Iowa State University determined that 80% of all the vibration within the frame of a wheelchair originates from the front casters. Their studies showed that 76% of all the vibration in the frame of the chair is eliminated by the addition of (Frog Legs) front suspension.
Why Frog Legs Forks
In a rigid chair, as the small front caster wheel strikes an object, the wheel has to move up at least the height of the object carrying its own weight plus the entire weight of the system (chair and rider combined).
On a suspended caster fork, the wheel striking the same object only has its weight plus the weight of the bottom of the fork. The difference can be thousands of times. Also because a suspended fork and wheel has so little mass/weight it can move out of the way and return in a fraction of a second before the chair and rider even notice.
Combining quick motion with vibration absorbing materials is the best way to accomplish safe and comfortable transportation.
For front suspension it is important to allow the wheel not only to travel up but also to travel backward to give more time to respond to the obstacles. The Frog Legs forks have accomplished this by using a simple pivot so that the wheel would travel on an arc instead of along a line(straight up and down). The Frog Legs forks are designed out of aluminum and our caster wheels are as light weight as possible(approximately 160 grams for a 4 inch wheel and bottom fork tine plus axle bolt and fasteners) to give quicker response.
The Polymers
Combining quick motion with vibration absorbing materials is the best way to accomplish safe and comfortable transportation.
For front suspension it is important to allow the wheel not only to travel up but also to travel backward to give more time to respond to the obstacles. The Frog Legs forks have accomplished this by using a simple pivot so that the wheel would travel on an arc instead of along a line(straight up and down). The Frog Legs forks are designed out of aluminum and our caster wheels are as light weight as possible(approximately 160 grams for a 4 inch wheel and bottom fork tine plus axle bolt and fasteners) to give quicker response.
Within the hinge Frog Legs use a polyurethane dampener. Polyurethane is the primary material used to eliminate vibration in most industries. Urethane is similar to a spring in that is has shape memory – it can be compressed and then return quickly to its size/shape after being distorted. However, when a spring is compressed it retains energy and reflexes it back into the system. When a polymer is compressed, it dissipates the energy as heat thereby completely eliminating it from the system.
Areas that Frog Legs forks helps a wheelchair rider:
Spasticity
Secondary injuries
Fatigue and muscle tightness
Crystallization of body fluids (kidney stones)
Neuropathy, predominately in the feet
Pressure sores from sheering of seat
Longevity of chair and other components
Delivery
Mainland UK
Here at Spokz our emphasis is on value for money and customer service. We now offer free tracked Express UK delivery with DHL on orders of over £50 to mainland UK. Any orders under £50 will be charged £5.50 for our DHL next day service or for smaller items you can choose £1.75 Royal Mail 1st Class.
All pre-order items are delivered free of charge to any destination apart from international orders.
When delivery is charged, it is our policy to only charge you what it costs us to post and package your item/s. Delivery costs are calculated per order and your delivery options will be shown prior to checkout. We use DHL for our standard deliveries which takes 1-2 working days to mainland UK. The vast majority of our DHL deliveries to mainland UK addresses arrive the next working day. With our smaller items we give you the option of using Royal Mail 1st Class and this can be selected at the checkout.
With orders shipped with DHL you will receive an email with tracking details and the option to divert your parcel to an alternative local address or to a DHL collection point.
Highlands, Islands & Northern Ireland
Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man will incur a delivery charge. Unfortunately this is beyond our control as the majority of shipping companies now charge extra to these areas. However, we discount the delivery charge by the standard amount of £5.50 that we offer to our mainland UK customers if you spend over £50. Deliveries to these areas will take 2-3 working days.
The following postcodes will incur a delivery charge of £14.50 if the value of the order is under £50, and £9 if over £50:
AB31-38, AB40-56, IV1-40, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-38, PH4-41, PH49, PH50, BT1-94
The following postcodes will incur a delivery charge of £16.50 if the value of the order is under £50, and £11 if over £50:
GY1-10, HS1-9, IV41-49, IV51, IV55-56, JE1-4, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3, TR21-25, IM1-9, PO30-41.
All orders placed before 11.00am will be shipped the same day and will be delivered within 1 to 2 working days to mainland UK and 2-3 days to the postcodes listed above. This excludes any pre-order items.
International Shipping
We can happily ship the majority of our items anywhere in the world. If you are from an international destination then please send us an email to [email protected] with the items you would like to order and your full address and we can get you a price for shipping.
Item not arrived?
Please wait for the DHL estimated delivery time on your tracking to pass before contacting us about an item which has not arrived. If your order has been shipped with Royal Mail you will need to allow 15 days for your parcel to arrive before we can take any action with Royal Mail. Unfortunately this is their policy.
If your item does not arrive within the specified times then it is our responsibility to find your item. Please contact us so we can track the shipment and make the necessary arrangements with the couriers.
Damaged or lost item/s?
If your package arrives damaged or has missing items it is imperative that it is either signed for as damaged or photos are taken of the damaged package. We need the evidence to be able to claim against the couriers and without it we cannot issue a refund or replacement to you.
Returns
Not happy with your purchase? No problem...
You have the right to cancel at any time from the moment you place your online order, and up to 14 days from the day you receive your goods. You need to notify us of your wish to cancel your order within this time period and you can do so by using the My Returns section in your account, by email or by phone. You then have a further 14 days from the date you notify us of your cancellation to return the goods. Sorry we cannot refund postage charges on delivery and return of goods, unless they are faulty (see below). Goods must be returned in ORIGINAL, UNUSED condition. Sex products cannot be returned for hygienic reasons.
**TYRES MUST NOT BE FOLDED IN ANY WAY UNLESS THEY ARRIVED WITH YOU LIKE THIS. FOLDED TYRES RETURNED WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AS THEY WILL BE DAMAGED DUE TO THE METAL BEADING BEING TWISTED**
Faulty goods?
If your purchase is faulty or damaged please contact us within 30 days from date of purchase before returning the item. We will send you a "no charge" replacement, postage free. Before we issue a refund or replacement, you will need to return the damaged product to us for assessment. If the product is faulty we will refund your return postage costs.
All products come with a 1 year manufacturers guarantee. Faults MUST be reported within this time otherwise unfortunately we cannot replace the item.
Method of refund?
Spokz will refund your original purchase debit or credit card. Refunds issued will be back in your account in 3-5 working days.
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