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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Which is better? 20/21 or 19/20 rims? Cross 3 or cross 4 spokes lacing? pattern??
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<blockquote data-quote="chankly bore" data-source="post: 41219" data-attributes="member: 317"><p>I can give a personal view on a couple of different machines, although it isn't comparing apples with apples. My current Comets have 20 and 21" front wheels and 3.50"x19" rears on both. They are both light handling and virtually "think" their way around bends. I can only tell the difference because the older 20" front machine has wider handlebars and the original seat stays whereas the 21" 'bike is fully sprung. I did own a touring Rapide with 4.10"x19" k81's front and rear. It did seem to need "setting up" for corners and possibly because of the mudguards needed concentration on gravel roads with a crosswind. I have had a ride on a standard "A" Rapide which was very much like a Comet with a few more burly oafs in the engine room! I chose 21" front tyre for the later Comet because of easier availability,(lots of Hoggly-Dogglys in Australia)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chankly bore, post: 41219, member: 317"] I can give a personal view on a couple of different machines, although it isn't comparing apples with apples. My current Comets have 20 and 21" front wheels and 3.50"x19" rears on both. They are both light handling and virtually "think" their way around bends. I can only tell the difference because the older 20" front machine has wider handlebars and the original seat stays whereas the 21" 'bike is fully sprung. I did own a touring Rapide with 4.10"x19" k81's front and rear. It did seem to need "setting up" for corners and possibly because of the mudguards needed concentration on gravel roads with a crosswind. I have had a ride on a standard "A" Rapide which was very much like a Comet with a few more burly oafs in the engine room! I chose 21" front tyre for the later Comet because of easier availability,(lots of Hoggly-Dogglys in Australia) [/QUOTE]
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