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Torn between twisted or smooth spoke frt rim HELP!!!!

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Old 12-14-2008, 10:49 AM
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Default Torn between twisted or smooth spoke frt rim HELP!!!!

ok guys need some help. iam about to order my new front rim 21 x 3.25 spoke rim, but iam torn between getting twisted or smooth spokes. do any of you guys have any pics of twisted spoke frt rim on there bike? thanks jackyl

watcha think? twisted or smooth spokes.
going on my 06 streetbob in the pic below.
 

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That's a 21" wheel you have on there isn't it?

Personally, I like the twisted spoke wheels, just makes all the more obvious that it is a custom accessory.
 
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Originally Posted by sniper77
That's a 21" wheel you have on there isn't it?

Personally, I like the twisted spoke wheels, just makes all the more obvious that it is a custom accessory.
yes i have a 21 x 2.15 on it now. i want to go wider to a 21 x 3.25 rim.
 
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I think the twisted spokes look great!
 
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Dang, that is skinny. Have you considered the radial spokes?
 
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Originally Posted by sniper77
Dang, that is skinny. Have you considered the radial spokes?
didnt care for them to much
 
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NEITHER GO with a FAT twisted or ribbed but go with a FAT spoke... HD wheels makes em... get stainless of course... i have had my twisteds for about 2 years and LOVE THEM just wish i would have gone with the fatty twisteds they have now
there is a few fellas on here with a 21 twisted on thier wide glides as well... a Ripple spoke and Dimond spoke also ROCK!!!! if you do not go fat, go dimond!





here are a few pics off their website:


 
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Jackyl, this is a 21" 80 spoke twisted wheel from Jireh Cycles (Midwest) that cost me about $110:




 

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I like smooth spoke personally...
Joe those are the best pic. I have ever seen of your bob... the lighting really shows off your gloss work and the covers you matched up look real good! The wheel stripe would be really cool in your cherry color.
 
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Originally Posted by WildBillAce2
Jackyl, this is a 21" 80 spoke twisted wheel from Jireh Cycles (Midwest) that cost me about $110:
I like those wheels.... 110.. that seems pretty reasonable.
 


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