02-23-2011, 03:53 PM
Hi.
I've recently retired and decided that it's time to freshen up my 1978 Raleigh Record. The main thing I need to do is replace the rims/tires and all the cables. I try to be a daily rider in the summer, riding on suburban streets between 30-60 minutes several times per week. I've been using it almost daily for the last several years.
Both my rims are bent and the tires are shot. I have tires I really like right now that have been durable and lasted ma a long time; they are Tioga Bloodhounds -- 27 x 1-3/8. I've easily found the tires, but the rims are another story.
I've found rims here http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/rims/630.html, but want to be sure they'll work before I get some. It says "fits most 10-speeds and other "road" bikes made before the early 1980s. All of the rims shown here will work with any 27 inch tire". Is this or can I get a rim/spoke/hub assembly?
Anyone have any advice or anything I need to be aware of? Thanks.
I've recently retired and decided that it's time to freshen up my 1978 Raleigh Record. The main thing I need to do is replace the rims/tires and all the cables. I try to be a daily rider in the summer, riding on suburban streets between 30-60 minutes several times per week. I've been using it almost daily for the last several years.
Both my rims are bent and the tires are shot. I have tires I really like right now that have been durable and lasted ma a long time; they are Tioga Bloodhounds -- 27 x 1-3/8. I've easily found the tires, but the rims are another story.
I've found rims here http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/rims/630.html, but want to be sure they'll work before I get some. It says "fits most 10-speeds and other "road" bikes made before the early 1980s. All of the rims shown here will work with any 27 inch tire". Is this or can I get a rim/spoke/hub assembly?
Anyone have any advice or anything I need to be aware of? Thanks.
1978 Raleigh Record