Can someone tell me why enduro bikes have 18 inch rear wheels and MX bikes 19 inch ?
K KDX CRAZY Member Sep 22, 2005 223 0 Jun 15, 2006 #1 Can someone tell me why enduro bikes have 18 inch rear wheels and MX bikes 19 inch ?
N NM_KDX200 Member Dec 29, 2002 441 0 Jun 15, 2006 #2 Basically: 19" is stiffer and gives a better cornerning feel. 18" has a bit more sidewall height and is a little more pinch-flat resistant.
Basically: 19" is stiffer and gives a better cornerning feel. 18" has a bit more sidewall height and is a little more pinch-flat resistant.
D dirt bike dave Sponsoring Member May 3, 2000 5,349 3 Jun 15, 2006 #3 19" tire is lighter. In theory this can help with suspension performance. Also, every pound counts on the marketing brochure. The lower profile 19" tire has an advantage cornering on hard pack.
19" tire is lighter. In theory this can help with suspension performance. Also, every pound counts on the marketing brochure. The lower profile 19" tire has an advantage cornering on hard pack.
