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Wheelchair push rims are smaller than the wheels

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Hook: Grabbing a moving tire is a great way to get your fingers crushed, so a second rim was invented. Explanation: Manual wheelchairs feature a slightly smaller metal handrim bolted to the outside of the main wheel. This allows the user to comfortably propel themselves forward without coating their hands in absolute filth from the ground-contacting rubber.

Wheelchair push rims are smaller than the wheels
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