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Old 03-16-2011, 04:29 PM
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Call me a SoCal person, but I prefer the 21 by far.

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Old 03-16-2011, 04:36 PM
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I ran that same set up for a while. You sled is sexy as it sits now bro. Im not sure I am feeling the 21" with your bars. If your not interested in changing anything else, my opinion is to stay with what you are rollN now.
 
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:58 PM
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I like it both ways but if I had to choose I am thinking the 21, great looking ride
 
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Old 03-16-2011, 08:31 PM
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21" Nikon all the way bro
 
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I love 21's, but your setup is about as perfect a Deluxe as I have ever seen. Totally up to you, but if I changed it I would keep that 16 wheel combo some where handy, so I had the ability to swap back and forth as the mood hit me.
 
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Old 03-17-2011, 12:20 AM
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OK lets say i do decide to make the plunge for the 21 3.5 I would go with a ride wright wheel i am running the fifty spoke on the back would i stick to 50 on the front or have to go to more spokes to get the same look because the wheel is bigger.i would have to go with the vee rubber tire . I have already dropped the front 2 inches will i be sitting higher on the bike will it take away my nicely planted feet from the ground l would most definitely keep my 16 inch wheel so i could change any time i like.i need to tie up these loose ends before i make the move if i do. i need to know what to expect . any help from any members would be appreciated. I have to make this decision by the end of thew week so i can get my parts ordered before it gets to crazy. Help
 
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Old 03-17-2011, 12:23 AM
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the 21 will raise your bike...but if you have the front down 2 it wont look that bad at all....
 
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if you get a measurement on the height of your wheel with the tire(ground to top of tire)...i can do the same to see how much diff....your tire now is taller then a 21 tire....i can get back to you tonight if ya want...make sure the the wheel is straight standing up cuz my wheel is off right now...lol
 
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Old 03-17-2011, 12:44 AM
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I'm a sucker for the 21in wheel. A future mod for me for sure. Either way, it looks good though. But I still like the 21 a touch better.
 
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Your bike looks tight the way it is, but that 21 will sure make your bike stand out.
 


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