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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Seems like such a waste on a touring bike to buy a rear custom rim. You really can't see any of it. How many of you run with just a custom front. Is it that noticeable?
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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I can see it
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, does it make a noise? Think about it.[8D]
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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On the wheels I sell I tell the guys to go with the rear wheel and re-use the stock pulley and rotor. You will see the wheel at some point, some angle. My personal bike matches all the way around, even if it can't be seen, I know!
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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don't kid yourself----u can see it--
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Seems like such a waste on a touring bike to buy a rear custom rim. You really can't see any of it. How many of you run with just a custom front. Is it that noticeable?
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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+1 don'y kid yourself u can see it
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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I agree with you guys, was just curious how many don't do both. I'm looking for rims now, no idea what I like, too many choices!
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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Hell, I would be happy to be able to afford even 1 custom rim let alone 2!!!![sm=boohoo.gif][sm=sigh.gif]

 
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I tried it and it drove me nuts even though it was pretty well hidden by the bags. When I decided to order the rear wheel the damned thing was on backorder and I was #172. It was a long wait [:@]
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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10 1/2" air shocks, 4 1/2" bag extensions.



This is pre 10 1/2" air ride and extended bags.


10 1/2" air shocks, extended bags. They look shadowed however they are black wheels.
 
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