Claudia Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 In the MiniPro pamphlet these are described as "decorative blades". Where do they go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyebob1963 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Reflector to show wheel spinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudia Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Got it. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskis Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 lol,.....they are handy, if wheel hits something they will pop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezman Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Spare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 They are not reflectors, but I did add reflective tape to mine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooEUC Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Yeah lots of people refer to them as reflectors but they don't reflect. I'm surprised you didn't notice the other 8 of these attached to your MiniPro before asking the forum where they go. Before I rode my MiniPro I removed the hub caps because I don't like the look. That one blade that sticks out and is a different colour is a design choice I just don't understand and really dislike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooEUC Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Claudia, did you get your MiniPro fixed after dropping it and breaking the central plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezman Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Alternative uses for these: - tiny doorstops for small doors - Ramps for toy cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 You could use it as a coke spoon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I've always wondered where those little McDonald's spoons went to... now I know. https://priceonomics.com/the-mcdonalds-cocaine-spoon-fiasco/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 They're the most famous coke spoons in the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 On 4/17/2017 at 7:33 AM, RooMiniPro said: I removed the hub caps because I don't like the look. That one blade that sticks out and is a different colour is a design choice I just don't understand and really dislike. I thiink it might be a speed indicator for people to see how fast you are going. Is it like the US military Humvees that have a spoke that stands out? I always wondered about that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasenutty Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 The raised spoke is the tracer round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooEUC Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 18 minutes ago, steve454 said: I thiink it might be a speed indicator for people to see how fast you are going. Is it like the US military Humvees that have a spoke that stands out? I always wondered about that too. Yeah I saw someone else theorise it was that. But it doesn't make sense to me for the MiniPro. I think strangers in the street will get a better idea of my speed by watching me whiz along, not by watching the rotation of my wheel blades. No other street vehicles have such an idea implemented. Making one blade grey, I could almost live with. But making it stick out an inch - what were they smoking? A lot of people who review the MiniPro on Amazon mistakenly think that the valve stem is behind it. I know it's likely there so you can see from directly behind or in front that the wheels are turning, if you're too blind to be able to tell otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 19 minutes ago, kasenutty said: The raised spoke is the tracer round. Ha Ha! 20 minutes ago, kasenutty said: The raised spoke is the tracer round. Or a curb feeler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, RooMiniPro said: Making one blade grey, I could almost live with. Might just be a decorative feature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooEUC Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 With my hub caps removed I like the look, it's smaller, there's less to lose and I can lift the MiniPro by the wheels now. Win win win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpeter Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 The grey one sticks out so you can put your foot on it when kick starting the minipro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezman Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 They are supposed to be sharpened so you destroy your enemies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Romero Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 On 4/15/2017 at 5:32 PM, MetricUSA said: They are not reflectors, but I did add reflective tape to mine.... I just bought reflector tape with this in mind. How did they work out for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Romero Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 4/15/2017 at 5:32 PM, MetricUSA said: They are not reflectors, but I did add reflective tape to mine.... Speaking of reflectors, how about clothing that reflects at night charged by daylight? I saw this on a video and it may be the future of night riding garments by VolleBak. Price, at this time, is the only drawback. https://www.vollebak.com/product/solar-charged-jacket/ ➰ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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