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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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How much of a differance will my ride change on my SB with a 21" wheel
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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depends on the tire height and especially width.
What size tire you plan to run?
 
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depends on the tire height and especially width.
What size tire you plan to run?
not sure. any suggestions?
love the look of the larger rim but still want a smooth ride.
any help would be greatly appreciated
 
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I went with the 21" x 3.25" from jireh cycles and run a 120/70/21 and it handles a lot better then stock and feels smoother. It doesn't grab tar snakes or grooves. I love my 21!! Here's how you can do it using your own hub and stock spokes. Save you some cash and get the looks.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...nd-spokes.html



 
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I went with the 21" x 3.25" from jireh cycles and run a 120/70/21 and it handles a lot better then stock and feels smoother. It doesn't grab tar snakes or grooves. I love my 21!! Here's how you can do it using your own hub and stock spokes. Save you some cash and get the looks.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...nd-spokes.html



sweet! thanks for the info
 
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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I had the stock hub relaced w 21" laces, hoop. Ride did not significantly change but looks alot better. Looks like the bike should come w a 21"
 
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Originally Posted by oaklandsteve
not sure. any suggestions?
love the look of the larger rim but still want a smooth ride.
any help would be greatly appreciated
What Jaron said, 120/70/21.
Thats the way to go.
 
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I relaced to the slimmer 21" wheel and i handles fine even with the rear lowered...
 
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Bike rides nice with the 120/70. The bike may take a bit more pressure on the bars to turn in but it felt more stable after the upgrade.
 
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did the 21, relaced the wheel , after 2 years went back to the 19, i like the sturdier feel , and yes the do feel different.. the 21 feels lighter, we hit the twisties hard here..
 
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