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Hi guys, I recently had an unfortunate incident, due to my extreme stupidity. While doing about 160 mph on the highway, my front tire lost pressure, and I did not listen to what my bike was telling me (felt quite unstable). Instead of immediately but gradually stopping, I only slowed down to about 135. After some 30 seconds, front tire came apart at 130, and I see myself riding on my front bare wheel, and by bare I mean I'm riding on the metal. Managed to keep it upright for 5-6 seconds and sort of lowsided and slid quite some distance on the highway. Fortunately, the damage to the bike is not too great. The most expensive item is the front marchesini (2010 1198s), and I am looking for a replacement. I am considering going for the base 1198 wheel (enkei?). Stupidly, my 3 week old (to me) 1198s was not insured, so the cost difference is huge (I live outside the US so I need to imoort the wheel, which makes the marchesini very expensive even if used). My question is, will the dtc work with the different wheel? I am willing to forego the agility of the lighter forged wheel, but I do need the dtc to work in order to ride confidently.
I have done some research with inconclusive results, so I thought I'd ask the experts...
I have done some research with inconclusive results, so I thought I'd ask the experts...