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Title: 1 3/8" rims
Post by: ammacopij72 on August 07, 2012, 02:19 PM

Always liked the skinny wheeled look bitd so I'm looking for advice on any issues with fitting these to a standard frame ('83 Kuwi Nova). I know the rim diameter is larger than 1.75/2.125 so will there be problems with the brakes?

Cheers all  :daumenhoch:

Pij

Title: Re: 1 3/8" rims
Post by: stidds on August 07, 2012, 02:31 PM

You will need shorter reach brakes for sure.

Title: Re: 1 3/8" rims
Post by: Andy68 on August 07, 2012, 02:39 PM

X2............As you say, rim diameter is larger than ya standard rims but rolling diameter will be more or less the same, 20''.  No doubt tho' you're gonna end up needing shorter reach calipers.   :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 1 3/8" rims
Post by: Gary72 on August 07, 2012, 07:09 PM

You might have brake bridge clearence issues.

Title: Re: 1 3/8" rims
Post by: ammacopij72 on August 08, 2012, 01:46 PM

Cheers lads,

Just scored a nice set of 1.5 Ukai's and comp3's off the 'bay so that should make life easier!  :D

Pij

Title: Re: 1 3/8" rims
Post by: Andy68 on August 08, 2012, 01:59 PM

 :daumenhoch:  Sounds an easier option!!!