{"product_id":"caster-wheel-brake-kit-nexusrig-apex-velocity","title":"Caster Wheel \u0026 Brake Kit for NexusRig Apex, Velocity \u0026 Formula Tube Cockpits","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"toc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn this page:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#who\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#guide\"\u003eChoosing and building a sim rig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview\"\u003eCaster wheel and brake kit for tube cockpits: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecaster wheel kit\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you roll your tube cockpit to a new spot without lifting it, then lock it in place with the integrated brakes for racing or flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is heavy-duty and made for high-end cockpits with direct drive bases and load cell pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works best on flat, hard floors; on carpet, put a rigid board under the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the caster wheel and brake kit for tube cockpits is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube cockpit owners:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigs in shared rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and event simulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth rolling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove without lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocking brakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStable while racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeavy-duty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor high-end rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigs: NexusRig Apex, Velocity, Velocity Carbon, GT Hybrid, Formula and F1 Replica Emerald.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"guide\"\u003eChoosing and building a sim rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigidity first.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cockpit exists so the force your wheel base produces goes into your hands, not into a flexing frame. Direct drive bases need a stiff front mount; aluminium profile rigs (40 mm and 80 mm extrusion with 8 mm slots) are the stiffest and most adjustable, while steel tube rigs are lighter and quicker to assemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriving position.\u003c\/strong\u003e GT position puts you upright with the pedals low; formula position reclines the seat and raises the pedals. Check whether the cockpit, seat bracket and pedal mount allow the position you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the extras.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor stands, shifter and handbrake mounts, keyboard trays and PC shelves bolt onto most profile rigs. Planning them up front avoids drilling or re-assembling later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift one side of the rig at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the casters to the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower the rig and lock the brakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the wheels clean; check fixings occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated, locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat, hard floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year (supplier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaster wheels with brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on orders worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days and typically arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking sent by email. Large items such as cockpits, seats and monitor stands can ship in several boxes, customs or public holidays can occasionally add a few days, and some items ship directly from our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 14 days from delivery to return the product for a refund, for any reason. It must be new, unused and in its original packaging with all accessories and documents. Contact us at metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start the return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducts bought from our store are covered by a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. If anything goes wrong, email us your order number and a short description or photo and we will handle the claim with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it on carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot recommended; use a rigid board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the rig move while racing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot with the brakes locked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit profile rigs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the commercial-grade caster set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free worldwide. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I return it if it is not right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, within 14 days of delivery, as long as it is new, unused and in its original packaging. Email metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects on products bought from our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sim-rig-accessories\"\u003esim rig accessories and mounts\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/commercial-caster-wheels-brakes-aluminium-sim-rig\"\u003ethe caster set for aluminium rigs\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sim-racing\"\u003esim racing range\u003c\/a\u003e to build your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metanexus XR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61105456808270,"sku":"TR-WKIT-2","price":78.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/caster-wheel-brake-kit-nexusrig-apex-velocity-1.png?v=1791469247","url":"https:\/\/checkout.metanexusxr.com\/products\/caster-wheel-brake-kit-nexusrig-apex-velocity","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}