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Old 05-01-12, 10:05 PM
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Back Rim To FRont Rim

Can You Make A Back Rim Into A Front Rim?
As in Can I Take of The Cogs On The Back Rim So I Can Use It AS A Front Rim?
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Old 05-01-12, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Eject7
Can You Make A Back Rim Into A Front Rim?
As in Can I Take of The Cogs On The Back Rim So I Can Use It AS A Front Rim?
If your fork has 120mm spacing.

It doesn't.
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Old 05-01-12, 10:32 PM
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Rim? You betcha. I suspect you in fact mean the entire wheel, and in that case, no. Different spacing.
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Ride your bike backwards. Instant front rim.

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rim yes, wheel no
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Old 05-02-12, 12:31 AM
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My, that's an awful lot of capital letters, my friend!

Your answer has already been posted, but yes, the rim can be changed but not the hub.
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