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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Wheels first for sure..............

 
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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I have both and I gotta say do the wheels first. They are generally more expensive and you have the cash so pull the trigger.

As far as apes go, really consider going taller on the apes, 14 or maybe 16. I've had my 12.5s for 2 years and love them, but I have a set of 16s about to go on. So make sure if you only want to do it once.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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I do wheels...
 
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 04:06 AM
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I say apes first.
Comfort outweighs looks.

Also, how worn are your tires?
No need (in my book) to replace wheels until you need new tires...........

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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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well I got some prices today from my buddy who had a shop.12.5 apes ,risers,all braided lines installed around 600.00 wild 1's.
dna spokes 16" with new polished rotors no pulley 1,200 installed I think I am gonna go with the rims because all and all I am totally comfortable with my bars.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Wheels first.

 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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Definitely Keep Daddy Happy! then APE around later on!! Wheels are so much more of the bike.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by toastman
do the wheels first.

it'll give us more time to convince you to go at least 14" on the apes.
This was my thinking. At least 14" but probably more like 16".
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Wheels it is ordering them tomorrow!!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by utz
Wheels it is ordering them tomorrow!!!!!!!
Good choice.
 
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