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I need to replace my front rim on my KX250. Is this a do it your self job or should I pay the $65 Bow Cycle wants and have it done right the first time? Since I am replacing the front rim I thought about doing the back as well, I was thinking about going to a more off-road friendly 18", does anybody have any info about how it will affect my gearing?

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$65 sounds like a good price to me!

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It does sound like a fair price. If you are riding off road for the most part then the 18 inch rear is a great idea! You can use a tire with a lot more sidewall and that helps with absorbing rocks and roots,etc. Also a lot better flat protection :jump:
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Will not affect your gearing at all Overall diameter of 18 & 19 tires are the same just the 19 has lower profile, less sidewall. That is why 19s are more prone to flats.
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Thanks for the info. I didnt know that about 18"& 19" tires but it makes sense. Now my question is this - how will the higher sidewall of the 18" tire affect handeling on the MX track? I like to do a couple of Oldtimer MX events every year and is the back end going to feel all loose? Or should a mediocre "C" class mx'er even worry about it?

If anyone is looking for new rims, Pro-Wheel in Washington state sold me a front hoop for $66 us. That beats an Excel bought localy for $179 cd. And I have been quoted a low of $65 by Bow to a high of $200 by Blackfoot to lace it to my hub. I think I am going to try lacing it my self - how hard could it be?

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"How hard could it be?" Let us know what the verdict is on that one!!!

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depends on how much your time is worth, will probably take the better part of a day before you get it right, centering rim to hub is the hardest part.. $65.00 man that is cheap.
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I would take it in for $65. You shouldn't notice any difference on the mx track with the 18" wheel, you may feel a slight wiggle but I doubt it. It also depends on the tire you are putting on. What tire are you planning to use?

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I tried to lace a mtn bike wheel once - was tougher than I thought - never did get it true & ended up taking it to a shop.
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