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The best cycle wings
chris_harris_ - 21/2/07 at 03:39 AM

So what i wanted to know is which cycle wings are the best, ie. which will hug a 15" alloy with 195 tyres on without a large gap at either end of the wing. Does that make sense? I'll have a look for a pic to demonstrate but any ideas would be appreciated.


macnab - 21/2/07 at 12:13 PM

don't forget about the original style wings, they do still look good and are much easier to fit, plus more practical when it comes to road muck from the wheels


Hellfire - 21/2/07 at 01:05 PM

Personally, I like the Dax cycle wings. They hug the tyre well and are about the right length IMO. Most other cycle wings are either way too short or way too long.

I'm still on the lookout for Dax style arches but without the Dax price

Phil


TimC - 21/2/07 at 03:01 PM

I'd have a good look at the arches on an otherwise ugly thing called a CMW Snake.

Have a look at Moorron's car.


chris_harris_ - 21/2/07 at 03:17 PM

MMM not to sure about the old clam shell things, think they may be more suitable for small children to use as little boats really!! Anyone have any experience of THESE
though. And Doesent emsfactory frequent here??


PaulBuz - 21/2/07 at 03:45 PM

I'm with Phil on this one. You can't beat the look of the dax arch, beautifully curved in all directions, but at a cost


nick205 - 21/2/07 at 06:25 PM

Dax ones are the business...


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Trev D - 21/2/07 at 06:27 PM

I like mine.


chris_harris_ - 21/2/07 at 07:06 PM

Well i have to admit the dax ones are lovely but like we say, they are a little expensive. And although i would love to have some pretty polished ones, i don't have the expertise or time (read effort) to do them.

Matt at procomp has come up with a couple for me to take a look at, so i'll keep you all posted, if you care that is! thanks for the input though!!


907 - 21/2/07 at 08:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Trev D
I like mine.



So do I.

Can you tell me what size spanner is needed to remove them?

Paul G


Trev D - 21/2/07 at 09:04 PM

No I have odd sized nuts


rusty nuts - 21/2/07 at 09:48 PM

So, the rumours are true??


907 - 21/2/07 at 10:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Trev D
No I have odd sized nuts




It's always worth asking.

Atb

Paul G



p.s. I have an adjustable.


Peteff - 21/2/07 at 11:55 PM

Yes but is it a metric or imperial adjustable?


907 - 22/2/07 at 12:33 AM

It's bilingual!



Paul G