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Originally Posted by Trichelia
Thanks for that info.
T.Ted....why would I want to get a 18" rear rim, how would it benefit me ? In your experience, would one actually have to buy a tyre on route (Africa) and therefore it be easier to acquire ? - in addition to the spares carried on the bike.
If I were to get the larger size, would you suggest an excel rim or another chromed steel ? Or different spokes ?
Wrt spoke tension, how is this done ? - is there a specific torque or is it less scientific....ie: the sound given off with a tap ?
Thanks a bunch.
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Spoke tension ... Just check they're all tight and have the same spring to them. Any lose ones obviously need tightening up.
18"... The majority of offroad bikes run an 18" rear wheel so 18" tyres are usually more readily available in countries where they have 18" wheeled bikes. Even more so in Africa (so I hear).
It really depends where you are going and what tyres you are using. You aren't going to be able to ride the length of Africa on one set of tyres.
As I said though, keep the stock wheels, check the spoke tension and save the money to go on Safari
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