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Easton gains more carbon expertise with license

Since 2002, the manufacturer Topolino has been producing its handmade wheels in the small town of Bethel in the US state of Connecticut. These wheels are characterized by continuous carbon and Kevlar spokes that span the entire diameter of the wheel through the hub. The wheel manufacturers at Easton get this technology on board with a license.

No steel spokes, but materials such as carbon and Kevlar connect the hub to the rim: Easton gets this technology on board from wheel specialist Topolino.

A fresh breeze is blowing through Easton Cycling's wheel portfolio for the 2013 season. The know-how of wheel expert Topolino is being applied, including the use of light and hard composite materials and the use of Kevlar and carbon spokes. The spokes of this type are not only lighter and harder than conventional steel spokes, the scope of services also includes comfort through vibration damping.
At the end of 2010, Topolino began producing high-performance wheelchair wheels that use similar technology.

After granting the license to Easton, Topolino will focus on wheels for wheelchairs in the future. For the founder of Topolino, the agreement with Easton is an important step into the future: "Easton Cycling is backed by the marketing and manufacturing strength of Easton-Bell Sports, which will allow the company to reach a wider audience and take full advantage of this unique technology," said Topolino Technology President Rafe Schlanger.

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