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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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I have the Dyna Beads as well on my FXSTDI.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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Dyna beads are the way. Got them in stock ready to ship but they are much easier to install when a new tire is going on. Been running them for many years.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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I've had dyna beads in my set of Michelin Commander IIs for almost 2K miles. 3oz per tire. Perfect balance every time.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 12:31 PM
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If you have a spoke wheel put the beads inside the tube. Not fun getting them in a tube, but they work much better than weights.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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If you have a spoke wheel put the beads inside the tube. Not fun getting them in a tube, but they work much better than weights.
And in my estimation, it also looks better without the weights.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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I should have gone with beads in my wheels. didn't even think of it.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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You might also look at Ride On. It is a liquid/gel that will balance the tire/wheel and seal punctures as well. Depending on tire/wheel size is takes about 7-8 oz per wheel.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2014 | 01:00 PM
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Dyna Beads have worked well for me, but was considering Ride On for the next tire change.
 
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Dyna Beads on my 140mm up front, and my 200mm in the back, about 3200 miles with them so far, and i really like them.

However, if you try to install them with the wheels on the bike, it IS a bit of a pain in the butt..and they will fall everywhere. Don't ask me how I know
 
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what about weights for the front laced rims?, is there something a little more aesthetically pleasing?
 
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