From the inner sanctum - pics from Ashland

[Brammofan]

Peter Anton, the new media guru at Brammo, has been moderately active on twitter, lately.  You should follow him: @BrammoPanton.

He's tweeted a couple of interesting pictures:

The Brammo Trophy and Award case:
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The bikes from the Shocking Barack voyage:
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(He said the bikes are right outside of CEO Craig's office.)

[Brammofan]

And another:
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Ah, the original Enertia prototype.  Love those wire wheels!

[Gavin]

Yep...I never understood why they aren't on more bikes...too expensive? too "touchy"?


And notice the seat brace...you could, if you can fit, ride two up on that bike...

Gavin

[Brammofan]

I don't know.  Perhaps they thought the cast wheels gave it a more modern look?  Sounds like a question for Brian.

As for the two-up, I know, I know.

[Richard230]

Cast wheels are usually lighter and cheaper than spoked wheels, plus you save on the cost of a tube and the hassle of installing the tube at the factory.  The only advantage that I know of for spoked wheels is that they are usually stronger and work better off road. Plus, some people prefer their looks over cast wheels.

[Shinysideup]

Cast wheels are usually lighter and cheaper than spoked wheels, plus you save on the cost of a tube and the hassle of installing the tube at the factory.  The only advantage that I know of for spoked wheels is that they are usually stronger and work better off road. Plus, some people prefer their looks over cast wheels.

Also absorbs shocks a bit.
And if you bash a rim, much cheaper to get going again.
 Some makers (BMW) now have spoked wheels that can take tubeless tires.