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butch27

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Wide rear wheel
« on: May 08, 2019, 08:57:29 AM »
I have a Simplex wheel that is wider than the  previous one.   what is the difference?? Thanks  Butch27

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Re: Wide rear wheel
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2019, 02:53:10 PM »
Simplex used 1" wide wheels through the Model K, which ceased production mid 1949.  The Model L was than introduced, and used the 2" wide wheels which remained until the end of production.  They both use the same 26 x 2.50 tire.
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Re: Wide rear wheel
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2019, 05:44:15 AM »
Rick ,

The pre 2" rims were only an inch wide ? Seems pretty narrow , but ???

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