anyone have aftermarket wheels on their bike?? was it worth it?

talking about marchinis or bst. etc


does it make a huge difference?

 

Correct spelling is Marchesini.

I don't have a/m wheels on my bike, even though the wheels were made by Enkei. If the wheels are well-made, then they will be lighter and stronger than the stock units. Otherwise, they would be only aesthetical upgrades.

IMO, I think the money spent on the wheels could be better spent on something else.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IMO, I think the money spent on the wheels could be better spent on something else.</TD></TR></TABLE> +1.

i almost got some Carrozzeria wheels like this guy, but the money would be better spent elsewhere.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGlovr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> +1.

i almost got some Carrozzeria wheels like this guy, .</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not all of us are r6mn members, ya putz!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. PengUIN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not all of us are r6mn members, ya putz! </TD></TR></TABLE>
Why? Is E Glover finally a member of R6MN now?


Like the picture title?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Like the picture title? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I hate you.

Cute bike.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. PengUIN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hate you. </TD></TR></TABLE>
No more spooning for you.

 

Very few people upgrade wheels. Half of them are covered by brakes anyways!

 

Read about the newer Jamie James ragin' cajun R1. It has BST carbon wheels, and it's gotten some rave reviews.

 

i have OZ HL01's on my r1, a lil lighter and alot sicker looking

 

^ Oh my god you have some sick rides.

 

FTW: Carrozzeria 07' V6 wheels!!!


or these..





I wish I had extra cash for some nice wheels

 

i spoke to an rc51 rider who told me that i would never regret getting wheels because the bike would feel significantly better

if i get 2 grand to buy wheels, ill let you guys know how it feels. i want my 954 first

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AdeJong 03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i spoke to an rc51 rider who told me that i would never regret getting wheels because the bike would feel significantly better

if i get 2 grand to buy wheels, ill let you guys know how it feels. i want my 954 first</TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't listen to him/her. A statement like that is made by someone who only likes to coffee-shop-pose. Unless of course, that's what you want to do. Then go for it.

 

nah im probably going to go for the obligatory pin stripe with the 954

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AdeJong 03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nah im probably going to go for the obligatory pin stripe with the 954</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nice.

 

I'd say it's probably best to get wheels from another bike that match up and fit rather then aftermarket. I know some superhawk guys have switched to wheels that I guess are supposedly lighter and seemed to make a difference.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EngineNoO9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd say it's probably best to get wheels from another bike that match up and fit rather then aftermarket. I know some superhawk guys have switched to wheels that I guess are supposedly lighter and seemed to make a difference. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Ssshhhhh! That's a SHF secret!!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vietbiker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^ Oh my god you have some sick rides. </TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks man, haha not bad for being 21 living on my own without any help, eh ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spoon063 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks man, haha not bad for being 21 living on my own without any help, eh ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wanna be roomies? Hook me up with a job like yours?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. PengUIN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not all of us are r6mn members, ya putz! </TD></TR></TABLE> liar! http://r6messagenet.com/forums/member.php?u=17891

 

what are the benefits of new wheels. lighter? i wanted gold wheels and saw some of the prices, so i just powdercoated mine.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by arjusmc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what are the benefits of new wheels. lighter? i wanted gold wheels and saw some of the prices, so i just powdercoated mine.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lighter = less unsprung weight = faster acceleration and deceleration

 

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Wanna be roomies? Hook me up with a job like yours? </TD></TR></TABLE>

haha i manage a bicycle shop

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by arjusmc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what are the benefits of new wheels. lighter? i wanted gold wheels and saw some of the prices, so i just powdercoated mine.</TD></TR></TABLE>

mine are supposedly about 30%ish lighter, so not just dead weight, rotational too

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spoon063 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">haha i manage a bicycle shop </TD></TR></TABLE>
That sounds like a yes right thurr.