aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Posts: 40,502
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
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I don't understand what you mean when you say you can't get the 48-spoke rim in vbrakes. Do you mean the rim doesn't have a surface suitable for a caliper (rim) brake? I think a 48-spoke wheel would be ideal for you. Once you get one, you will be HAPPY!