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Old 12-31-07, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by graywolf
Probably because the rear is a 40 spoke. Also I recognize it as a K-Mart grade wheel. But even if it came from the factory that way, I would still rather have a proper 32 spoke wheel on it, preferably with an oil hub. One with a Dynohub would be even better.
Just wondered...looked stock to me. I have at least one Raleigh that came stock with 36 spoke wheels 1974 IIRC.

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