Subject: RE: Solid wheels?
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Feb 16, 2005, 4:19 AM
Post ID: 1718400459
Hi AJ,
One of the benefits of a spoked wheel (as opposed to solid or cast
spoke-type) is that the spoked wheels are able to flex and absorb shock
a lot more than the cast wheels. That is one of the reasons they are
still used today on moto-cross and dual-sport bikes.
AJ Huff wrote:
I saw a picture today of a 1939 knucklehead with solid wheels, no spokes. They were painted to match the paint scheme of the bike and I thought it was a sharp look. YMMV of course. Is there a reason other than cosmetic for spokes versus a solid wheel? In my mind I see solid wheels as turning a bike into a giant sail and making control difficult, especially with a cross wind. But I don't know enough for sure. I was thinking it would be a good look on a loop, unique, contrasting colors rather than chrome. AJ Huff '71 Ambassador Three Rivers, MI |
Regards,
Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
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