Rear rim size...
Rear rim size...
What size rear rim do you all think is better 18" or 19"?
I'm curious what others have to say about this also. I have a 19" on my AF and 18" on all of the other bikes. Last time I was at the track with the AF and one of the steel frames, I actually felt a little more comfortable all around the track on the steel frame and not sure why. Both bikes have the suspension setup identical and I was wondering if it may have something to do with the rear rim size.
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It makes it look older and slower. Perrrrrrfect. muahahahahaha.
I gave all my 18" tires away with a 500 roller I had a while back, otherwise I would probably give one a try on the newer bike. (if I had a rim)
I gave all my 18" tires away with a 500 roller I had a while back, otherwise I would probably give one a try on the newer bike. (if I had a rim)
Yah, I'm from Saskatchetoon!
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My AF is the first bike I've ran with a 19" rear. And I've actually grown quite fond of it. Switching to a 2.5" wide rim makes me like it more still. Pulls the sidewalls out some, puts a larger contact patch on the ground. Feels like a 18.5" rear if you ask me.
The 18" rear is a no questions asked required item on the West Coast. And if that's all I rode I would sure as hell laced one up. But I don't find the sharp rocks, roots and hard pack on the East to really benefit from an 18" I feel.
Plus I kinda believe the rubber you use makes the most difference anyways.
The 18" rear is a no questions asked required item on the West Coast. And if that's all I rode I would sure as hell laced one up. But I don't find the sharp rocks, roots and hard pack on the East to really benefit from an 18" I feel.
Plus I kinda believe the rubber you use makes the most difference anyways.
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