How much does a professional racing wheelchair weigh?

With their individual, light-weight racing wheelchairs, athletes are able to compete with speeds up to 36km/h. The weight of such a wheelchair is only 8-10kg, the length is around 170-185cm. 28 Jul 2014
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The back wheels of a racing wheelchair are typically made out of carbon with a gradient of about 12° for optimal wheelchair propulsion due to higher stability and a natural pushing angle.

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