Replacement wheel

jpasterjak · 07-30-2007, 11:02 AM

Hey gang...

The 19" steel front wheel on my Roketa (Xiongtai, Zongshen, whatever) DB-36 is starting to get pretty dinged from use. Lots of exposed roots where I ride. I'd like to upgrade to something a little nicer and more durable than steel. Anyone have any recommendations? I believe it's a 19 x 2.15 (at least, the measurement of the outside edges of the rim is 2.15â€”is this where you measure on a bike wheel?) with 36 spokes. Chapparral lists this size as a rear size for a Kawi KX125 here:

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chap...=False&GiftID=

Anyone replaced their rims with something better? Is this indeed a 19 x 2.15, or am I measuring wrong? Thoughts? Ideas?

Thanks

jg

John22j · 07-30-2007, 11:11 AM

You will probably be better with something like a KX100 -- it has the 19" front / 16" rear setup.

Other super-mini's (or big-wheel mini's) use this size as well.

katoranger · 07-30-2007, 02:09 PM

I think the proper way to measure may be measuring the inside of the rim where the bead of the tire sits. It may be closer to 2 inches.

XR100 hondas use a 19" front wheel too. I think the ttr125 does too.

Most of the smaller 4strokes in the 100-150 range use the 19"/16" wheel sizes.

Allen

07-30-2007, 11:02 AM	#1
jpasterjak Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Replacement wheel Hey gang... The 19" steel front wheel on my Roketa (Xiongtai, Zongshen, whatever) DB-36 is starting to get pretty dinged from use. Lots of exposed roots where I ride. I'd like to upgrade to something a little nicer and more durable than steel. Anyone have any recommendations? I believe it's a 19 x 2.15 (at least, the measurement of the outside edges of the rim is 2.15â€”is this where you measure on a bike wheel?) with 36 spokes. Chapparral lists this size as a rear size for a Kawi KX125 here: http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chap...=False&GiftID= Anyone replaced their rims with something better? Is this indeed a 19 x 2.15, or am I measuring wrong? Thoughts? Ideas? Thanks jg
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07-30-2007, 11:11 AM	#2
John22j Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 289	You will probably be better with something like a KX100 -- it has the 19" front / 16" rear setup. Other super-mini's (or big-wheel mini's) use this size as well. __________________ '20 RPS Magician 250 '06 Hensim (Tierra) DB150-2 '06 X-Treme 70cc pitbike '02 Kawasaki KX125
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07-30-2007, 02:09 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think the proper way to measure may be measuring the inside of the rim where the bead of the tire sits. It may be closer to 2 inches. XR100 hondas use a 19" front wheel too. I think the ttr125 does too. Most of the smaller 4strokes in the 100-150 range use the 19"/16" wheel sizes. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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