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04-29-11, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by coolmingli

Now, will I have problems running a 32H wheel in the front and 36H wheel in the rear?
Thanks guys!

Let me know if you do...my 39 year old Raleigh Superbe has 40h rear and 32h in the front...came from the factory that way

Running lower count wheels in the front is commonplace, the rear wheel takes the most weight as well a sizable amount of abuse being the drive wheel.

Aaron

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