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Message started by ChrisTech on 02/17/14 at 15:33:12

Title: Another 18" rear wheel question
Post by ChrisTech on 02/17/14 at 15:33:12

I've been searching to no avail and found nothing that pops out as a solid tried and true 18" rear wheel swap, for us custom hardtail guys ( we have space for days). I'm looking for one that I can use my drum brake hub on, I've already welded my brake stop in and don't want to cut it. So basically I want to find a wheel that I can slap my brake hub and my sprocket drive hub on to, if there is such a wheel. Thanks for any help

Title: Re: Another 18" rear wheel question
Post by verslagen1 on 02/17/14 at 15:49:30

as there are no wheels that'll fit in the swingarm w/out modifying it, there aren't any "tried and true".

even the RYCA boys are making their own conversions using the savage hub.

any spoked wheel will most likely fit is a pre 80's and will look like sh!t.

Title: Re: Another 18" rear wheel question
Post by ChrisTech on 02/17/14 at 16:02:37

Ya I've researched the ryca rim, after its all said and done, it ends up to pricey. I have this thing against ryca, a lot of their parts are over priced, some are pretty decent. My hardtail slammed me to the ground, and would like to gain a few inches through bigger rim and wheel.. I have 20mm axle slots with shims currently.. So I can go bigger axle maybe a hd wheel, m getting a head ache just thinking about the options.

Title: Re: Another 18" rear wheel question
Post by Dave on 02/17/14 at 18:15:13

Buchanans Spoke and Wheel has the correct spokes, and they can sell you a rim....and if you want they can also spoke it for you.

You might be able to find a 36 spoke rim on eBay cheap - but you need to be sure the spoke nipple holes are at the correct angle for a brake drum hub. A lot of the modern rims that are $ 100 on eBay have the spoke angles set for disc wheel hubs and the spokes on the Savage hub won't work well. When it is all said and done......an 18" rear rim will cost you about $ 400 unless you are very creative in shopping and spoke the wheel yourself.