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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Can someone explain putting 21" wheels on the front of a bagger and I think a thiner tyre/wheel on the wheel too???

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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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I wont touch this. I have my opinion and I think the folks that designed the bike do as well.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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It's for looks.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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These 21" threads are becoming like oil threads. Roll like you want
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Scues me!
 
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It's the eye candy effect.Period.
 
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