Megzy Bass Transport Wheel - 10mm Click on the image for more views

I want a modern looking transport wheel for my bass. It has to be user friendly and work well on a variety of surfaces. What is more - I haven't got a huge budget to spend. Does the Megzy Bass Transport Wheel tick all these requirements?

Hmm.. that's an awful lot to want from a single bass wheel. Fortunately the Megzy Bass Transport Wheel does tick all of these boxes and quite a few more. It has really great hi-tech looks, it is very well made, the 150mm diameter wheel is a perfect size for swift speed of travel and what is more - the price is highly competitive.

What is the bracket and pin made from?

They are made from powder coated steel.

So it is a pretty robust piece of kit?

Yes indeed it is.

I see that the wheel hub features five spokes and the wheel rim features twelve short spokes. Is that to keep the weight down to a minimum without compromising on strength?

Yes. As mentioned earlier - the wheel has been designed and manufactured with a lot of thought and care. In fact the average weight of the whole unit is only 643gms.

That's pretty impressive. Another question if I may. Does the wheel hub incorporate ball bearings for an ultra smooth ride?

Yes indeed. Quality steel roller bearings at the centre of the wheel hub reduce wear and friction and allow the wheel to turn round effortlessly and smoothly - even under high loads.

Does the tyre help contribute to a super smooth ride?

Yes indeed. The tyre is made from a "non-marking" durable elastomeric compound - very similar to that found in high performance inline skates.

Well - I'm not too well informed on the merits of elastomeric compounds - but as long as it helps absorb shock from the sort of lumps, bumps and fissures that are commonly found on most pavement surfaces - I'll be pretty happy.

The feedback that we have received from several purchasers of the Megzy Bass Transport Wheel has been overwhelmingly positive.

Do you have a short review that I can read please?

Here is one from Andreas – a freelance player in Stuttgart, Germany. "Dear Contrabass Shoppe. "Das rad ist sehr einfach zu bedienen und die fahrt ist sehr glatt". It translates to "The wheel is very easy to use and the ride is very smooth".

What is the average diameter of the pin?

There is a tiny, tiny variation between each unit due to the thickness of the powder coating. Using electronic digital callipers and a random sample of five units - we calculated that the average diameter of the pin is 10.27mm.

Before I invest in a bass wheel what is the best general advice that you can offer?

Firstly always make sure that you can take the existing pin right out from the unit and secondly always check the diameter of the existing pin.

If I use a bass wheel could it cause damage to my instrument?

It is OK to use a bass wheel but please, please, always use some common sense on which surfaces you use your wheel.

Time for a summary:

There really is very little on the market that comes anywhere close to the robust construction, rugged-techie good looks, über-smooth performance and competitive price of the Megzy Bass Transport Wheel.

How about a final, final summary?

Get "street-cred". Get the Megzy Bass Transport Wheel.

Stats:

Bracket construction: Steel bracket and pin - powder coated in black.
Wheel construction: Moulded plastic wheel with five inner spokes and twelve outer spokes.
Weight: 643.0gms (ave)
Diameter of wheel: 150mm (ave)
Width of tyre: 29mm (ave)
Max width of wheel bracket: 61mm (ave)
Pin diameter: 10.27mm (ave)
Length of pin: 82mm (ave)
Total length: Long 280mm (ave)

Megzy Bass Transport Wheel - 10mm
Price UK£ 65-00