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Triumph Explorer 1200
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05-20-2014, 05:39 AM
(05-20-2014, 04:18 AM)shdwghst457_imp Wrote: Didn't even realize the XC includes spokes. I would think mag wheels would prove to be much better off road (though I have no foundation for this thought). Great looking bike!

Spokes are preferred for off-road because they flex somewhat, which allows the rim to give under sharp bumps.

A cast wheel would deform, and remain permanently damaged.

Being I'm only an asphalt warrior, the regular Explorer suits my riding style better.
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Triumph Explorer 1200 - by thumper_imp - 05-20-2014, 01:56 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by shdwghst457_imp - 05-20-2014, 02:25 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by thumper_imp - 05-20-2014, 02:49 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by the Ferret - 05-20-2014, 03:49 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by shdwghst457_imp - 05-20-2014, 04:18 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by thumper_imp - 05-20-2014, 05:39 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by CIP57_imp - 05-20-2014, 06:05 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by shdwghst457_imp - 05-20-2014, 06:35 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by The Spaceman_imp - 05-20-2014, 06:40 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by thumper_imp - 05-20-2014, 06:48 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by Capo_imp - 05-20-2014, 07:23 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by redbirds_imp - 05-20-2014, 07:32 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by wildezt_imp - 05-20-2014, 05:34 PM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by Papa Weeley_imp - 05-21-2014, 04:06 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by Cormanus - 05-22-2014, 09:34 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by Rocky_imp - 05-23-2014, 04:25 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by thumper_imp - 05-23-2014, 02:21 PM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by the Ferret - 05-23-2014, 10:31 PM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by Lord Popgun - 05-25-2014, 12:42 AM
RE: Triumph Explorer 1200 - by the Ferret - 05-25-2014, 01:59 AM

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