10-10-2010, 12:06 AM | #1 |
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Rim Locks?
This might come off as a dopey question, but I don't know much about rim locks.
The Roketa's wheel never came with a lock and it keeps tearing off the tube valve stem, even after I put wheels screw in both sides. I have a rim lock that is 1.85" but the dog gone wheel is a 1.60" It's just that when I make a trial fit, the 1.85 actually sits nice and flush between the rim beads, though it does sit up a bit high. Can I just use that or will it be a problem if it juts too far up into the tire? I notice that some locks are rated for dual sizes, ie: 1.4/1.6, 1.6/1.85 etc. so I's like to use the one I have, but if need be I'll pick up the smaller 1.6. Thank you. |
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10-10-2010, 08:44 AM | #2 |
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Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx.
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It might fit inside a bare rim nicely, but what about when you add the thickness of both sides of the tire?
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10-10-2010, 11:40 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Southeastern Washington desert
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Does anyone know the minimum pressure a person can run and not need wheel locks? I've never used them, except on the YZ80 racebike sitting in my garage.
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10-10-2010, 11:29 PM | #4 |
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I bit the bullet and installed the 1.85
It seems to actually be fitting fairly well. Will know more after some test riding (though that won't be for a while due to other mods in progress). |
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