Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


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
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender

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