Author Topic: Brand new six spoke Skyways (Read 1250 times)

oldschoolace · « **on:** November 19, 2011, 10:30 AM »

Hey guys, just a heads up for those who may have been sleeping (hendrix mis-quote)
Skyway are now doing 6 spoke mags with a Ogk looking twist

http://www.planetbmx.com/shop/skyway-tuff-wheels/20-wheels/20-black-skyway-six-spoke-tuff-wheel-set/prod_1234.html

Only in black at the mo apparently

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2011, 10:36 AM »

These are going to split opinion I think!
Marmite Syndrome!

oldschoolace · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2011, 10:53 AM »

Not mad keen myself, will be interesting to see how they sit on a bike

griff · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2011, 10:54 AM »

well I like marmite, but I think they look proper shoite

58 delray · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2011, 10:55 AM »

not liking them myself

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:01 AM »

Not my cup of tea and they are still drilling that stoopid reflector hole in them

58 delray · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:04 AM »

the owner of my LBS told me the other day that as from next year nylon/plastic mag wheels will not be legal for sale in the UK as the braking on them doesn't meet the latest standards

lk_97 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:07 AM »

They're not bad, but they've got nothing on the tuff 2, and 57delray, you're joking right?

theRuler · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:09 AM »

Sorry, but they look like complete shit.

Hey Skyway - make a 2012 TA instead of fanny arsing around adding spokes to a wheel that at best will be OE on super low end bikes.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:10 AM »

Quote from: 58delray on November 19, 2011, 11:04 AM

the owner of my LBS told me the other day that as from next year nylon/plastic mag wheels will not be legal for sale in the UK as the braking on them doesn't meet the latest standards

I've got 24" Skyways with white DC blocks. In the dry you get deafened by the noise, in the wet you stop when it's dry!

griff · « **Reply #10 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:13 AM »

Quote from: 58delray on November 19, 2011, 11:04 AM

the owner of my LBS told me the other day that as from next year nylon/plastic mag wheels will not be legal for sale in the UK as the braking on them doesn't meet the latest standards

my tuffs with squeaky pads work a treat so that sounds a bit fishy

Peter J · « **Reply #11 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:13 AM »

Quote from: the®uler on November 19, 2011, 11:09 AM

Sorry, but they look like complete shit.

Hey Skyway - make a 2012 TA instead of fanny arsing around adding spokes to a wheel that at best will be OE on super low end bikes.

And re make a few 24" TA's while your at it

58 delray · « **Reply #12 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:15 AM »

EU fookers sticking their noses in where they're not wanted again

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:17 AM »

dib dobs TA retro with serial number 00000001

monkeybat · « **Reply #14 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:43 AM »

Why dont they just update the Tuff wheel with a stronger bead for high pressure and an improved braking surface, knurled finnish maybe. 14m axle and a cassette hub and make it a small increase in price compared to the original ones not just plain double price increase.

theRuler · « **Reply #15 on:** November 19, 2011, 11:45 AM »

Deceased horse for sale . . . . . . .

oldschoolace · « **Reply #16 on:** November 19, 2011, 02:47 PM »

Quote from: monkeybat on November 19, 2011, 11:43 AM

Why dont they just update the Tuff wheel with a stronger bead for high pressure and an improved braking surface, knurled finnish maybe. 14m axle and a cassette hub and make it a small increase in price compared to the original ones not just plain double price increase.

They do a 14mm cassette hub wheel

http://www.planetbmx.com/shop/skyway-tuff-wheels/20-wheels/20-black-9-tooth-cassette-skyway-tuff-2-wheel-set/prod_1115.html

monkeybat · « **Reply #17 on:** November 19, 2011, 03:13 PM »

Yes

I know that but oh dam what a break through. They are not very common and thats why they are not being used by everyday stylers. I dont like the low pressure as well.

58 delray · « **Reply #18 on:** November 19, 2011, 09:39 PM »

what this low pressure sh!te, i run 70-75 lbs no problem

oldschoolace · « **Reply #19 on:** November 19, 2011, 09:43 PM »

I have often wondered about the pressure thing. Has anyone ever seen/felt the supposed consequences of running regular tuffs at twice there recommended pressure?

griff · « **Reply #20 on:** November 19, 2011, 09:48 PM »

I run my tuffs at 65-70 and no probs so far....

monkeybat · « **Reply #21 on:** November 20, 2011, 09:09 AM »

Yes and I run spokes at 110psi but I dont think tuffs as they stand could handel that. Do Skyway sponsor any top riders ?
I know tuffs and Spokes are a totally different ride but they could be up dated into this century. I love the look of Tuffs and If they were updated who knows "HP Tuffs" and Im not talking Daddys sauce ha ha.