Fast Eddie
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My 2.5” none flanged alloy rim came from Central Wheels. But it was a battle. I wouldn’t make them my first choice next time.
where are you getting 2.5" x18" rims for the rear? are the steel, stainless, or alloy?
I know what you mean, not so much a battle to get 2.5 rims but they did say it should be a WM2!My 2.5” none flanged alloy rim came from Central Wheels. But it was a battle. I wouldn’t make them my first choice next time.
What did you race, I've had a couple of Supermotos, KTM 625 and a Kwak KXF 450. Tarmac hillclimbs though not proper supermoto although I did Cadwell woodland circuit a couple of times (all tarmac thankfully).No I’m going for standard sizes and sticking with tt100s I like them and the bike handles fine oh and I don’t hang about. I used to race Supermoto so I know about grip and feel
Dave
Hi Nigel, I will need to buy alloy rims too in the next future , what will be your next choice next time ? in the past all my rims came from CW, some were good some were different (hum).....and I can't see where to buy right now , except Buchanan but for us from over the big pond ?? thanks for your advise .My 2.5” none flanged alloy rim came from Central Wheels. But it was a battle. I wouldn’t make them my first choice next time.
I’m going for flangeless alloy rims, the wheel builder is supplying them they’re Morad.where are you getting 2.5" x18" rims for the rear? are they steel &chrome, stainless, or alloy?
A 650 Husaberg a fantastic bike. I stopped after I had a big accident at Mallory at an ACU practice day, I had a tankslapper flat out on the start/finish straight and went over the handlebars, not a great day That was at the end of the season and I went out in the first meeting of the next season got knocked off and thought "bugger this" and that was that.What did you race, I've had a couple of Supermotos, KTM 625 and a Kwak KXF 450. Tarmac hillclimbs though not proper supermoto although I did Cadwell woodland circuit a couple of times (all tarmac thankfully).
I’d have no issue buying rims from CW, I just wouldn’t want them to build the wheel.Hi Nigel, I will need to buy alloy rims too in the next future , what will be your next choice next time ? in the past all my rims came from CW, some were good some were different (hum).....and I can't see where to buy right now , except Buchanan but for us from over the big pond ?? thanks for your advise .
They absolutely insisted they were too wide. I really had to argue. Failing to convince them that “the customer is always right” I eventually showed them the Avon info where they clearly state that 2.5” is the recommended size.I know what you mean, not so much a battle to get 2.5 rims but they did say it should be a WM2!
When I picked it up one bloke said it looked right though. It was fitted to one of Dom Penders cush drive hubs so not a cheap exercise to change all at once, I've bought complete bikes cheaper.
All copy, thank you , same for me I build my wheels.I’d have no issue buying rims from CW, I just wouldn’t want them to build the wheel.
With the options under discussion here Al that is totally irrelevant.I think you are right not to fit 18 inch wheels. Reducing the wheel size decreases the trail on the steering. The bike would become a bit more difficult to ride in corners, and might lean more, and everything is then closer to the ground. Normally you can correct by adjusting the ride height at the rear of the bike, but increasing the rear ride height to get more ground clearance makes the situation worse, because the rake is reduced and that also decreases the trail. If the trail is reduced too much, the bike can become dangerous in some situations.
OK here goes; stainless non butted spokes with nickel plated brass nipples and flangeless polished rims.Blimey Dave, you don’t get off that lightly matey....
Stainless spokes or steel?
Butted or none butted?
Fangless rims or flanged?
Polished rims or anodised?
I think your right and posting on here has saved me from making an expensive mistake. I’ve just discovered another benefit; Roadriders (mk2) are quite a bit cheaper than TT100sDave, you will be happy with that choice. Getting the 18" rear rim to allow a dedicated rear tire is particularly important, especially if you do a lot of miles.
I wore out a new rear fitted 100/90/19 universal in about one month, summer of 2019.
Most annoying!
Glen
Posh !OK here goes; stainless non butted spokes with nickel plated brass nipples and flangeless polished rims.
Dave
The overall diameter of the tire being the same is only a portion of the equation. The four inch wide rear tire will numb the handling. Just so you're accepting of that performance downgrade, in advance.The decision is made. I’m off after breakfast to drop the wheels off and i’m going fo 19/18 2.5" rims with 100/90 x 19 on the front and 4 x 18 on the rear. This keeps both wheels the same diameter and gives me more future choice.
thank you all for the input.
Dave