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  1. Hello,

    I was wondering wich size i should get. one person says 20" sucks and i
    shouldnt get one( you prbabaly know who that is:p ) and some people say
    i should get a 20". i am very confused.. so i really really need some
    help with choosing.
    thanks

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  2. thanks, but i would like to do high hops and stuff. but will i be able
    to still do high hops with the 24"?

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  3. i have a 26" and it works great.. its nice and big.. thats all i can
    really say

    Chase

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  4. 16"

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  5. lol. seriously? haha

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  6. manon1wheel said:

    thanks, but i would like to do high hops and stuff. but will i be able
    to still do high hops with the 24"?

    The bigger wheel should only lower your hops by 2". There is a
    difference in the weight but that shouldn't be too much.

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  7. ok great. i think ill go for the 24" unless anyone can convince me

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  8. manon1wheel said:

    ok great. i think ill go for the 24" unless anyone can convince me

    and I recommend the maxxis hookworm 24"x2.5" tire.

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  9. Brian O. said:

    and I recommend the maxxis hookworm 24"x2.5" tire.

    I wouldn't, its too grippy (on your legs)

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  10. im getting this 'tire' (http://tinyurl.com/gjn5j) anyway

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  11. get a DINO Fireball, ive heard there great 4 bc wheels.

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  12. maby maby not... how much does a dyno fireballl cost?

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  13. I think like $40. thats the only bad thing.

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  14. yeah... im buying th HALO tire

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  15. Um, does size really matter for speed with a bc wheel? It matters with a
    regular uni because you propel yourself with it, but in a bc the wheel
    only holds you up, and does nothing for propulsion. Am I correct?

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  16. ^^ Dunno about that ^^

    I'm looking to get a 20". They seem more manouverable and of course...
    *GRINDS!!*

    Should the axel ideally be a 14mm BMX axle? The ones I'm looking at are
    around £35! Is this mega expensive?

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  17. 24"s are much faster, I don't know why but its really easy to tell if
    you have both. If you are grinding on a 24" you don't have to hop as
    high🙂 You need a 14mm axle, if you get a 3/8s it will bend really
    easily.

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  18. I have tried riding a 24" wheel before and I didn't feel comfortable on
    it partly because of speed and I didn't like how high up my leg the
    tire rubbed - for that reason I think a 20" wheel is better. If you
    can you should try out both a 20" and a 24" to see which one you feel
    most comfortable on.

    The next step is tire selection - Trials or BMX. The tire you put on
    your BC also plays a role in maneuverability, how much speed you get
    and actually landing tricks. A trials tire is slow and not very
    responsive but it allows more room for error on landings. A BMX tire
    will give you more speed and is very responsive but this means you have
    to land your tricks perfectly.

    I hope that helps you make up your mind.

    Jeff

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  19. Thanks Jeff!
    A very informed, inpartial and thorough response. Good on you pal!

    It's helped me make up my mind.
    20" BMX Tyre.

    Thanks for the advice aswell Lil dude. I love ur BC movie! I think I'll
    just have to bite the bullet and fork out £35 for a 14mm axle.

    Ta, AndyC

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  20. check out the Nimbus BC wheel at UDC UK. I have it and it works pretty
    well for me.

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