Originally Posted by
zukahn1
Sun Ringle makes basically correct rims for these in alloy or chrome steel the cost of new rims and likely spokes and the time trouble relacing isn't really merrited unless the current ones have major issues. You won't get major improvement over the vintage rims. If you looking for a lighter more nibble ride with great brakes a vintage 3 speed isn't the way to go you may be better off looking for a different bike.
Can you point me more specifically at the rims you mean? I am not looking to simply replace the rims for lightness etc - its because the rims were/are very rusted on the braking surface and I think they could use replacement - but I wanted a source of the two-finish style like original (chrome braking surface and outer 1/3 of each side, satin steel (or alloy) in the centre 1/3 where the spoke holes are. Everything I saw on the Sun Ringle site was very modern (even the popular CR18, which is NOT what I was looking for). Is there a source of OEM? Also, I'd need 40 hole rear.