Originally Posted by old and new
YES YES BUT NO NO NO DON'T try 700's it requires modification.I did that years ago,we didn't KNOW better and were scavenging off a bike that wasn't good anymore.I had to rig an adapter-plate,it worked but I feel that performance of the brake will be compromized.The difference in hole location for the caliper is about 1/8",doesn't seem like much,it is,it's enough to end-up with a useless-oval hole.Don't even bother getting used, wheels,I know of 2 places that have 27" wheels,Weinmans,NEW for less than $35 each,including freight.LBSs can order them as well.they may charge 35 or 40,it will be similar to buying them on-line,freight included.Those old varsity's can be brought to below 30lbs.from it being 36-37 now.
I don't know, I've had pretty good luck with used wheels, and Allways 27X1-1/4 for me, My last set, Araya's w Sanshin hubs came from the S/A on a $14 world sport. the freewheel is even useable.
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I have a white PX-10, a Green Dawes Galaxy and an Orange Falcon, now I'm done.