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Bigsherm9r
| Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:10 pm: |
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I think I read somewhere on here that they are maybe stronger (less dent prone)? After researching the Buell site, I can't find mention of it. Thanks, Sherm |
Mainstreamer
| Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:21 pm: |
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The uly has a stronger wheel to better withstand the rigors of off road use. |
Bigsherm9r
| Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:24 pm: |
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I know about the Uly, am I hallucinating thinking I saw mention of the other XB wheels being stronger? (They need it, bad!) |
Adamcooney
| Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:33 pm: |
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What would they need stronger wheels for. Unless you're taking them off jumps or running into walls, lol. |
Thansesxb9rs
| Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 01:02 pm: |
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The only bent rims I have seen are ones that have been in accidents and the wheel took a really hard direct hit. I think the stronger ULY wheels are also heavier. I wouldn't think Buell would make a stronger wheel because maybe 20 bikes have had bent rims. With the low number of bikes that have had this happen I don't think this would be reason enough to make this change. |
Crusty
| Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 01:55 pm: |
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With some of the streets around Boston, you could easily hit a pothole that will bend a wheel enough to flatten a tire. I've seen a number of wheels from different manufacturers that have been really bent up. Then again, some of the potholes around the city could bend up Caterpillar tracks. |
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