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The reason I'm asking is because I just bought a Ruff Cycles Dean frame and I need a budget set of wheels. I would like a 3 speed whatever and it's looking to be very costly. Does anyone have recommendations? Link to eBay auction or? I don't want super cheap but I have so many other parts to buy.


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CeeBee said:
Well, that is interesting. I followed the link and didn't see any info that it was ever ridden, much less ridden hard. ...
I can't imagine there is much bead lock integrity. Looks good, but I would be scared of it.
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I agree; I'd worry about the sidewalls holding up, the bead staying seated, and undue stress on the rims. It's possible, sure, but I wouldn't advise it without some extra caution....
 
That bike will look somewhat goofy with skinny rims like that on a frame that takes 4" rims. Do it once, do it right. Find a second hand beast and mount the wheels/tires, and save up for a three speed.
 
Ldog33 said:
That bike will look somewhat goofy with skinny rims like that on a frame that takes 4" rims. Do it once, do it right. Find a second hand beast and mount the wheels/tires, and save up for a three speed.
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^this is probably the best advice.
 
I've mounted 4" or 3.45" tires on regular 1 1/4" rims a couple of times. I really like the look. It makes it look more like a motorcycle wheel. I thought that combo fit in a Ruff Cycles frame pretty decent, myself, but that's just me.
 
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I've mounted 4" or 3.45" tires on regular 1 1/4" rims a couple of times. I really like the look. It makes it look more like a motorcycle wheel. I thought that combo fit in a Ruff Cycles frame pretty decent, myself, but that's just me.
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Deven. Is there any issues with the tire unbeading? I'm a heavy rider 240lbs so I'm concerned.


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Does anyone have photos of a 3-4"tire mounted on a 1.25" to 1.75" rim?


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I also weigh 240, and I've had no problems. I've done it twice, so far. Like I said, I like the look. It's more original than the wide rim small tire that everyone else is doing.

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Yah Deven. I like that look. More motorcycle like. U got me thinking now argh.


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I have a set of thick bricks mounted on my spitfire with no problems. And will be putting a sunlite chopper tire on a schwinn rim this coming week. My words of advice is to air them up slowly and keep checking the bead as you go.
 

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