Re: clamp or wedge wheels? what's better?

Posted by captaink on March 08, 2005 at 15:41:49 from (66.115.214.56):

In Reply to: clamp or wedge wheels? what's better? posted by caseyc on March 08, 2005 at 15:01:02:

Like a lot of things, both have advantages and disadvantages. Clamps are easier to work with, in your case cost less, but you need to check the clamps once in a while to make sure they don't work loose. Wedges lock on tight and should never come loose, but take a special tool to get them loose should you want to move the wheel. The design of the hub looks stronger.

I had clamps on my 966 and one worked loose plowing and almost ruined a wheel. I had wedges on my 1486 and had trouble getting them to come loose and after overhauling the rear end had one devil of a time to get them to lock, but once they did...never came loose.

If you want to move the wheels I'd suggest saving the money, and check the clamps. If you plan to leave them in the same spot forever, the wedges will do it.

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