what's the deal with larger front wheels?
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03-30-2012, 11:16 PM
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03-30-2012, 11:21 PM
mohawks, nose rings, tribal paint schemes, riders wearing scull face masks ( WTF?)...
handling is not positively enhanced by a 21".
suspension travel is reduced, unsprung weight can be increased, poor fender choice can result in poor aesthetics.
it's a fashion- like OCC bikes, show bikes don't get used much, but some riders take styling cues from these to the street
Mike
handling is not positively enhanced by a 21".
suspension travel is reduced, unsprung weight can be increased, poor fender choice can result in poor aesthetics.
it's a fashion- like OCC bikes, show bikes don't get used much, but some riders take styling cues from these to the street
Mike
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03-30-2012, 11:48 PM
I like my 21" don't plan on changing it. corners well. the only thing I feel differ is picking it up off the kickstand other then that to me is all the same. some hate them some don't. my stealer won't work on my bike due to the 21" front do I care. hell no because it's what I want. just a recommendation don't knock them tell you have road one for a few miles.
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03-31-2012, 01:04 AM
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03-31-2012, 05:24 AM
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It was Dicky's idea! :-)
I've run 16,17,18, and 21 fronts. All have pros and cons, but I like the handling better with the 21 at low speed than the smaller wheels. More nimble with less effort. Some like the smaller wheels- I find smaller front wheels want to track straighter at slow speed but you feel much more stable at the same time.
You better stay in shape if your going to lift a heavy bike off a stock kickstand all day with a 21 unless you lower the front. I've left mine up and now I don't scrape the boards all the time anymore thanks to the clearance, so I might just keep it high.
I've run 16,17,18, and 21 fronts. All have pros and cons, but I like the handling better with the 21 at low speed than the smaller wheels. More nimble with less effort. Some like the smaller wheels- I find smaller front wheels want to track straighter at slow speed but you feel much more stable at the same time.
You better stay in shape if your going to lift a heavy bike off a stock kickstand all day with a 21 unless you lower the front. I've left mine up and now I don't scrape the boards all the time anymore thanks to the clearance, so I might just keep it high.
Last edited by right hook; 03-31-2012 at 05:27 AM.