Improving the KOP Skyway wheels

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Improving the KOP Skyway wheels

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17-09-2006, 16:07

Billfred

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Improving the KOP Skyway wheels

For a lot of teams, the Skyways we've seen in past Kits of Parts have been solid, reliable wheels with a price that's hard to beat ($0). But it seems that lately, particularly with the rise of the AM Shifter and hard defense, that more and more wheels are biting the dust.

Some folks rectify this with other wheels, but sometimes that's just not an option due to cost (or time). Has anyone figured out a good way to make these wheels survive a three- (or six-, or nine-) day thrashing?

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