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Motion Composites · Handrims - coated / high-grip · AC-010
Motion Composites Newton AirGrips wheelchair handrims
Motion Composites Newton AirGrips handrims are coated wheelchair push rims built to add hand friction without the weight of a thick rubber layer. A pair weighs 700 g, which the retailer puts at about 440 g less than standard grip rims. The maker designed the coating so that it does not crack or peel. They are sold as a pair in four diameters and eleven colours.
- Product type
- Coated handrims, pair
- Sizes
- 22, 24, 25, 26 in
- Weight
- 700 g (26 oz) per pair
- Mounting
- 6 tabs per rim, 3 holes per tab
Motion Composites Newton AirGrips Handrims key features
- 700 g (26 oz) per pair
- Sizes 22, 24, 25 and 26 inch
- Six mounting tabs per rim, three holes in each tab
- Eleven colours, from black and white to Acid Green and Fuchsia
- Coating designed not to crack or peel
- One-year maker warranty against material and workmanship defects
Who the Motion Composites Newton AirGrips Handrims suits
Aimed at people who push their own chair and want more grip on the rim but dislike heavy rubber-coated handrims. A sensible upgrade on an ultralight chair where every gram on the wheel matters, or for anyone whose hands slip on plain anodised rims.
Figures for comparing
- Weight
- 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
- Wheel size
- 22 in, 24 in, 25 in, 26 in
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Motion Composites Newton AirGrips Handrims specifications
| Product type | Coated handrims, pair |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 22, 24, 25, 26 in |
| Weight | 700 g (26 oz) per pair |
| Mounting | 6 tabs per rim, 3 holes per tab |
| Colours | 11: Black, White, Charcoal, Steel Blue, Sky Blue, Sapphire Blue, Fuchsia, Ferrari Red, Sunkissed Orange, Acid Green, Monster Green |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Maker country | Canada (home country of the brand, not confirmed) |
| Guide price | USD 175-340 per pair |
| Brand | Motion Composites |
| Category | Wheels, handrims and tires, Handrims - coated / high-grip |
| Catalog ID | AC-010 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Motion Composites Newton AirGrips Handrims: common questions
How much do Newton AirGrips handrims weigh?
A pair weighs 700 g, or 26 oz. The retailer states this is roughly 440 g lighter than a pair of standard grip handrims.
What is the price of Newton AirGrips handrims?
As a guide, a pair costs about USD 175 to 340 at retail. Black sat at the lower end and the other colours at the upper end when we checked. We confirm the figure in your quote.
Will Newton AirGrips fit my wheels?
They mount with six tabs per rim and come in 22, 24, 25 and 26 inch diameters. Send us your wheel brand and size and we will check the fit before quoting.
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