Dahon Dove Plus 14 inches wheelset
11-20-19, 01:15 AM
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Dahon Dove Plus 14 inches wheelset
Hello im new here, i have read many threads about upgrading their 14inch bike into 16inch wheelset, i just would like to ask help if there is any possibility to upgrade my bike into 16inches? I own the new Dahon Dove Plus 2018. Thanks in advance ride safe!
11-20-19, 10:37 AM
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Hey, jumpingmoy! Might try asking on the 'Folding Bikes' sub-forum for actual experience with this.
11-24-19, 03:33 AM
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11-24-19, 04:05 AM
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11-24-19, 04:54 AM
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- make a new wheelset for 16"
- buy new tyres, in my dove the maximum widt where kenda ksmart 16x32 with 75psi
- set up a solution for brakes, witch can be vbrake extenders or use of caliper brakes.
So i made 2 28 spokes 16" doublewalled rims, rock solid.
11-26-19, 07:23 AM
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its possible but the clearence is tight. So you will need:
So i made 2 28 spokes 16" doublewalled rims, rock solid.
- make a new wheelset for 16"
- buy new tyres, in my dove the maximum widt where kenda ksmart 16x32 with 75psi
- set up a solution for brakes, witch can be vbrake extenders or use of caliper brakes.
So i made 2 28 spokes 16" doublewalled rims, rock solid.
11-26-19, 08:08 AM
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11-27-19, 07:54 AM
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This is a pretty sleek dove! I love it, the calipers is well perfectly fit, i already bought litepro long arm v brake incase i will switch to 16inch, i will posr my progress soon as i am allowed to
