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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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I really like the look of a bike with a larger front wheel but my 08 SB has the smaller 19". What is the best and most affordable way to convert mine to a 21"? Thanks
 
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Buy a 21" rim and lace it to your hub. That is by far the cheapest way.





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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Buy a 21" rim and lace it to your hub. That is by far the cheapest way.
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+1....Been looking into the same idea myself and hes right.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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I bought a 21 inch rim from the stealer for about $100 then got it powdercoated and then laced for $50 bucks. +1 on buy just the rim and relace. New pics tomorrow. I just finished putting the bike back together.
 
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buy it and lace it
 
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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What they said.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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May sound stupid but will I need new spokes also or just the rim? thanks
 
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You'll need new spokes.
 
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from what i ve heard use sportster spokes....i have a 21" rim just not the spokes yet
 
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make sure its what you really want. your guna loose some handling and comfort.
 
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