Should I bother fitting one (with matching linkage)?

The only advantage of a 17" rear is the better tyre choices available. There are some cracking road tyres available for the 18", but better race tyre choice in 17".

IMO the 18" looks far better.... I would fit one to an RVf if I owned one.

i have a modded linkage if you need one, there good even on the 18s for cornering :)

DataRacer wrote:The only advantage of a 17" rear is the better tyre choices available. There are some cracking road tyres available for the 18", but better race tyre choice in 17".

IMO the 18" looks far better.... I would fit one to an RVf if I owned one.

Thought so, cheers. As for looking better, you mike have a point there...

eamer1989 wrote:i have a modded linkage if you need one, there good even on the 18s for cornering :)

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data you can own one if u like i have 1 i want rid of haha, can u get 18inch rear wets cheap btw ? and what types

eamer1989 wrote:data you can own one if u like i have 1 i want rid of haha, can u get 18inch rear wets cheap btw ? and what types

Bridgestone do wets for 18", probably others too.

DataRacer wrote:The only advantage of a 17" rear is the better tyre choices available. There are some cracking road tyres available for the 18", but better race tyre choice in 17".

IMO the 18" looks far better.... I would fit one to an RVf if I owned one.

yes yes yes, someone on the same train of thought as me. for a road bike i never understood why anyone would want to bother as you can get good tyres for the 18". that said if buying part worn track stuff yes its easier to find 17" but new road tyres are plentifull.
same for the looks, the 18" rear suits the bike, and fill the space nicely.

same for the looks, the 18" rear suits the bike, and fill the space nicely.

AHMEN

Sounds like the consensus is 'get the jackup link but don't bother with a 17' (bike is going to be mostly (if not all) used on the road.

Cheers all