Apologies if this has already been asked, but what are the positives / negatives in swopping the original front wheel for a steel one ?
And if swopping over, is 12" the standard size to go for ?
Daz
My own view is that the only negative in changing to a steel wheel is loss of orginality, thats why "Voodoo" and "Moneypit" both have steel front wheels. The advantage becomes apparent the first time you grab the front brake going downhill and notice a lack of "plastic burning" smell from the front end
It gives you far more confidence in the front brake , with no fear of the rim disintegrating and ejecting the front tyre and tube.
You are right about the size, a 12" wheel from a kiddies bicycle will do the job.
There did use to be a topic on this, must have been on the old forum - coz I can't find it here