[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by 1cylinderwonder

Does the 2017 CSC RX3 still come with STEEL wheels?
I prefer aluminum alloy wheels for their resistance to rust, especially if you are exposed to a lot of water crossings and/or live in a very rainy and wet climate.
I also like the lighter weight of aluminum wheels.
Has anyone changed out the steel wheels on their RX3 for aluminum wheels?
If you have where did you make the purchase of the aluminum wheels.
I forgot to ask about the spokes are they stainless steel, or rust prone steel?

I laced an alloy rim of size 2.50-17 to the rear wheel to replace the steel rim of size 3.00-17. I used the stock rear spokes and spoke nipples.



I laced an alloy rim of size 1.60-21 to the front wheel to replace the steel rim of size 2.15-18. I used custom spokes and spoke nipples from Buchanan's which were stainless steel.



As BlackBike correctly replied, my thread on this topic is located at the following link.

http://www.chinariders.raptorrefuge....ad.php?t=17732