Originally Posted by
NYIRISH83
I have been trying to find replacement rims for my 74 Fuji special tourer, I had a set of quando 27 x 1 1/4 with continental rubber. It seems that finding that rim size with a fixed rear, or coaster rear is pretty damned expensive. I have also been reading that the 622mm rims are stronger and possibly a better choice for a commuter bike. That being said would I be able to find a fatter tire (not mountain bike fat but larger than the 27 x 1 1/8 you mention in your last sentence) and last but not least where would I find these rims cheap?
I don't think a 36 spoke 27" wheelset is noticeably weaker than a similar quality 700c.
Are you looking for rims, a wheelset with fixed or coaster brake rear, OR just rear wheels with fixed or coaster rear.
AEBike and Universal cycles have the 36 hole rims in stock for $27-28.
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...s.php?id=31383
Velomine has Sun M13 II / Formula Flip-Flop wheelsets for $130. These come stock in 120mm rear spacing but they will change the rear spacing if you ask.
http://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=401
And for tires, there are several 630-32 tires out there, which are wider than the 630-28 ones you mention in your last sentence. Kenda has a 630-35 CX tire if you don't mind knobs.