Opinions on which wheels to use on 83 Shadow

[BMX1973]

I like the Black Frame with the Black Tuffs 

[Jt]

Needs chrome wheels.

[Jaan]

Needs chrome wheels.

I did grab the Arayas from Rich (Waxin) solely for the hubs thinking that I'd lace them to chrome rims but the black Aeros looked pretty good.... However I think you're right.

[hoger548]

Just ship it to me...i got some wheels for it   

[Jaan]

Just ship it to me...i got some wheels for it   

Watch this space, I might be selling one of my Black Shadows

[Jaan]

I've opted for spokes - the Sunshine hubs laced to chrome UKAIs but whilst they're being built (by Nitrohopper) and just to wind up the mag haters, enjoy the pic 

[NORTY40]

  ......... and that's why you opted for spokes Chris 


That will be one hell of a bike with the Chrome Ukai's on 

[Jaan]

Looks "heavy" doesn't it? 

[NORTY40]

Looks "heavy" doesn't it? 

Yep !    This is going to be a perfect example of how a set of wheels can transform a bike imo .

Im a massive spokes fan though , I have 30 sets of wheels here and only two set's of those are alloy hubbed tuffs 

It's a stunning bike though Chris 

[Jaan]

Looks "heavy" doesn't it? 

Yep !    This is going to be a perfect example of how a set of wheels can transform a bike imo .

Im a massive spokes fan though , I have 30 sets of wheels here and only two set's of those are alloy hubbed tuffs 

It's a stunning bike though Chris 

They're 2nd Gen Campys. In truth I built it with Skyways a while back and it didn't feel right. Lee's finished the wheels so i'll get them fitted soon and we'll see the difference 

[bmxband1t77]

Damn that bike is just beautiful Tuffs or not. Had to be graphites. It looks at home a freestyler like that but on balance you're all right about the spoked wheels. Think it even better fitting skinnys jus like the Birmingham Wheels squad BITD. It'd look n feel well light and the balance of the force will be restored.


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[Bfellows]

Looks "heavy" doesn't it? 

Try it on 2 x 1.75s instead of a fattie up front.  I had the same issue on the TA and running two thinnies made all the difference.

[Jaan]

Looks "heavy" doesn't it? 

Try it on 2 x 1.75s instead of a fattie up front.  I had the same issue on the TA and running two thinnies made all the difference.

Skyways are destined for another build Bertrand, although I will experiment with other tyre options...

[Jaan]

So chrome rims seem to be the way forward

[NORTY40]

 There ya go ........     



Full bike pic please Chris 

[Jaan]

There ya go ........     



Full bike pic please Chris 

Still need to make a few tweaks Joff before I move onto my '80 Black Shadow 

But here it is as of yesterday afternoon...

[NORTY40]

   Stunning Chris 

Get it in BOTM   

[Mikku]

You could compromise and put the Skyway on the front and the Araya on the back, Vic Murphy style! 

[Jaan]

You could compromise and put the Skyway on the front and the Araya on the back, Vic Murphy style! 

I'm sticking to the chrome UKAIs for this one bud 

[bmxband1t77]

I'd like to see a 1.75 on the front not a fattie! Then perfect. Lovely.


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[Jaan]

I'd like to see a 1.75 on the front not a fattie! Then perfect. Lovely.


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It is a 1.75 bud - I changed from the Mitsuboshi tyres to Knarler Knobby's  in a 1.5 / 1.75 configuration 

[bmxband1t77]

Ahhh. Good work. From the piccy it did look like you'd gone for normal configuration. I'll go outside and whip myself harshly!


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[bmxband1t77]

Ahhh. Good work. From the piccy it did look like you'd gone for normal configuration. I'll go outside and whip myself harshly!


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[Jaan]

Ahhh. Good work. From the piccy it did look like you'd gone for normal configuration. I'll go outside and whip myself harshly!


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With barbed wire I trust?

[bmxband1t77]

Nah. Lady Gagas nipple tassels.


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