teabowl13
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I've got an 18" front rim going onto my RYCA inspired Roadster project, but it's still in the works, and not on the road as yet, so I will have to let you know. I found vintage Akront shoulder rims on Ebay; narrower than the scrambler ones shown above (Front is 2.15, I think? I'd have to check that; 2.5 rear), but more standard for a 60's/70's smaller road bike.
It'll lower the front end an extra 1/2 inch, and slightly quicken the steering response, but honestly I did it mostly for aesthetic reasons, and because my buddy Jay said he had a "wheel expert" who could figure it all out and do it cheap and easy. Turns out his expert flaked, and figuring out the correct spokes through Buchannan's was a pretty big PITA. (The rear was easy, since RYCA is already doing that and has all the measurements figured out and posted..)
The front wheel for mine is being assembled this week hopefully, so I will try to get you some pics and definitely let you know how she feels when it's finally on the road.
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