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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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So I passed a Heritage the other day that was running what looked like twisted 80 spoke wheels (21 front). I am a big fan of the fat spokes but really like the 80 twisted. Anyone know where to get these for a good price (21/3.5 and 16 3.5--01 Fatboy)? Are they cheaper than fatspokes (DNA)?
 
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I would say DNA or Paughco are going to be the best bets as far as low price and quality. I would call the guys over at www.kcint.com since they sell quit a few DNA wheels they can probably give you a great price. I had a 21x2.15 twisted 80 spoke on the front of my old FXSTS and after spending years cussing every time I had to clean those extra 40 spokes I swore I would never own another 80 spoke wheel.
 
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I bought mine from american wire
 
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I would say DNA or Paughco are going to be the best bets as far as low price and quality. I would call the guys over at www.kcint.com since they sell quit a few DNA wheels they can probably give you a great price. I had a 21x2.15 twisted 80 spoke on the front of my old FXSTS and after spending years cussing every time I had to clean those extra 40 spokes I swore I would never own another 80 spoke wheel.
I know what you mean about cleaning...every other bike I have owned had spoke rims. I wonder if fatspokes are any less of a pain to keep clean?
 
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I bought mine from american wire
and I'm sure you paid 2 to 3 times as much as everyone else wants for theirs.
 
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Try Landmark Wheels they have some nice looking Fat 40 and 80 Twisted spoke wheels. I heard they are very good wheels. But have no first hand experience with them . I don't think they are the cheapest wheels though.

If you are really looking for the cheapest (price wise) I don't think you will beat DNA.
 

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