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Re: Best Drivetrain

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Originally Posted by Peter Matteson View Post
You also need to take tread wear/how frequently you change tread into account when setting the drop.
If 330's tread wears too far, they change their wheel.

That's one other thing. There are these devices that McMaster sells called pneumatic casters. Take the wheel out and it's pretty high traction. You'll need your own hub, but that isn't too hard.
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