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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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Default Later spokes, Hello 9 spokes

Finally got rid of my laced front/solid rear wheel setup. Black powdered 9 spokes and a set of shiny polished rotors. Like it a lot better now.


 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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Look great, plus no more inner tube!
 
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I've always thought the 9 spoke wheels look much better than the later wheels. The newer (18 spoke?) wheels just look to "busy" for my tastes.

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I am a fan of the "old school" laced spoke wheels, but thats me. Is a nice looking front wheel.
 
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Originally Posted by John Harper
I've always thought the 9 spoke wheels look much better than the later wheels. The newer (18 spoke?) wheels just look to "busy" for my tastes.

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New ones are 13 spokes. I agree, they are kinda busy. Probably stronger but I'm not wheelieing this thing on the regular so it shouldn't be an issue.
 
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