Ronald Bussink

The Wheels of Excellence range included the following models:

;R40{{Anchor|R40}}

:Available as either a fixed or transportable model. 15 or 30 passenger cars, each able to carry 8 people.

;R50{{Anchor|R50}}

:Available as either a fixed or transportable model. 18 or 36 passenger cars, each able to carry 8 people.

;R60{{Anchor|R60}}

:Available as either a fixed or transportable model. 21 or 42 passenger cars, each able to carry 8 people.

:Bussink R60 wheels have operated in Australia (Brisbane), Canada (Niagara Falls), France (Paris), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Malacca), UK (Belfast, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield), US (Atlanta, Myrtle Beach) and elsewhere.

:One of the most famous and well-travelled Bussink R60 wheels is the {{Convert|60|m|ft|0|adj=on}}[http://rouedeparis.com/RDP_Technical.htm Roue de Paris - Technical Information][http://www.dutchwheels.com/index.php/wheels/history Dutch Wheels - The History of Giant Wheels] tall Roue de Paris, originally installed on the Place de la Concorde in Paris for the 2000 millennium celebrations. Roue de Paris left France in 2002 and in 2003-2004 operated in Birmingham and Manchester, England. In 2005 it visited first Geleen then Amsterdam, Netherlands, before returning to England to operate at Gateshead. In 2006 it was erected at the Suan Lum Night Bazaar in Bangkok, Thailand, and by 2008 had made its way to Antwerp, Belgium.[http://rouedeparis.com/Explore_RDP.htm The History of 'La grande Roue de Paris'] Roue de Paris uses {{Convert|abbr=off|40000|l|impgal}} of water ballast to provide a stable base. It weighs {{Convert|365|t|ST}}, and can be erected in 72 hours and dismantled in 60 hours by a specialist team. Transport requires seven 20-foot container lorries, ten open trailer lorries, and one closed trailer lorry. Its 42 passenger cars be loaded either 3 or 6 at a time, and each car can carry 8 people.

;R80{{Anchor|R80}}

:Fixed wheel with either 6 or 8 support legs, and optional self-rotating capsules. 56 passenger cars, each able to carry 8 people.

In 2008, the Wheels of Excellence range of giant wheels was acquired by Vekoma Rides Manufacturing. Vekoma created a new division, Dutch Wheels BV, to market giant wheels as stand alone attractions. As of 2012, Wheels of Excellence variants listed by Dutch Wheels BV were the R40, R50, and R60 models.[http://www.dutchwheels.com/index.php/specs/wheels-of-excellence-product-range Dutch Wheels - our product range]

Following the sale of the Wheels of Excellence range, Bussink founded a new company, Bussink Landmarks, to concentrate on the supply of giant observation wheels of {{Convert|100|m|ft|0}} and greater in height.

Bussink also founded,[http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/detail1.cfm?subject=product&codeID=304948&pagetype=detail&site=AM&dom=N Bussink Design has installed the R80XL Giant Observation Wheel in Munich] and is CEO of, Bussink Design. He designed the R80XL, which is manufactured and sold under licence from Bussink Design GmbH by Maurer German Wheels[http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2446/Bussink_launches_world_s_tallest_transportable_Ferris_Wheel_.html Bussink launches world's tallest transportable observation wheel] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130630025834/http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2446/Bussink_launches_world_s_tallest_transportable_Ferris_Wheel_.html |date=2013-06-30 }} and Chance American Wheels.[http://www.amusementtoday.com/chance-rides-signs-exclusive-deal-with-bussink-design/ Chance Rides signs exclusive deal with Bussink Design] The R80XL is available in fixed (SV) and transportable (SP) versions,[http://www.amusementtoday.com/backissues/at_february_2013_web.pdf World's largest transportable wheel - Bussink Design sets new world record] both approximately {{Convert|78|m|ft|0}} tall.[http://www.r80xl.com/index.php?page=transportable-version Technical Details - Transportable Version][http://www.r80xl.com/index.php?page=stationary-version Technical Details - Stationary Version] The R80XL SP is the world's tallest transportable observation wheel.

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• Gold Reef City
• Top of the World (amusement ride)

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