| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
I have a need to replace a rim on my touring bike. It is a univega sport tour and came with an array of different manuf. components. I can't seem to locate the same type wheel anywhere. The stickers have worn off so I don't know who the manufacturer is. All I can do is draw its profile here: ________ / \ _____/ \_____ / \ | | | | The middle of the rim is bulged more roundly than shown. The tires are 27 x 1 1/4 for it. Any leads on the manufacturer or where I could find a rim would be appreciated. I think it was a fairly popular rim since my roomates lotus also has them (stickers are worn off of it too). I'll try to take a closer look tonight and see if the manufacturer's name is engraved on it somewhere. Thanx Mano
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| 1169.1 | Try an inexact match | RAINBO::WASSER | John A. Wasser | Wed May 17 1989 17:46 | 12 |
> I have a need to replace a rim on my touring bike. I can't seem to locate > the same type wheel anywhere. If it is not important to have an EXACT match you can get a 27x1-1/4 Araya alloy rim for under $20 in many bike shops. They have a shape similar to your diagram. If you plan on keeping the old spokes (the only reason I can think of aside from pure aesthetics for seeking a new rim that matches an old one) you can remove a spoke and ask the shop if it will work with your old hub and the new rim. For rear wheel bring one spoke from each side... they may be different. | |||||