BMX - Source for 26" anodized cruiser / BMX rims?

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The Speaker Guy
09-26-11, 02:25 PM
I have not been able to find some. I am looking to lace a two-speed Sturmey Archer kickback into a cruiser wheelset.

Thanks in advance for your help

Street rider
09-26-11, 04:00 PM
Danscomp (http://www.danscomp.com/) or Albes (http://www.albes.com/) are places to start. There's also this wonderful thing called Google that works wonders when you're looking for something.
The Speaker Guy
10-03-11, 12:42 PM
Indeed, I have used the Google ;-)
Those two stores had some things close, but no cigar. I have an old school mindset, thinking that BMX cruisers have 26" wheels, but the current diameter tends more towards 24". Sigh. I may just buy some mountain bike wheels and get them powder coated to match the frame. Thanks though, they were good suggestions.

Street rider
10-03-11, 01:11 PM
Depending on what MTB rims you buy, the BMX rims would be better...
Dannihilator
10-05-11, 09:19 PM
Depending on what MTB rims you buy, the BMX rims would be better...

You can get some pretty dang tough mtb rims.
Street rider
10-06-11, 09:26 AM
Well yea, because they're built to withstand a lot, I just hope he's not going the cheap route
Dannihilator
10-06-11, 06:51 PM
Well yea, because they're built to withstand a lot, I just hope he's not going the cheap route

The tough ones do not come cheap.

A sturmey archer kick back will not be a wise selection for a bmx cruiser.
Dannihilator
10-06-11, 07:52 PM
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/RI308D02-Sun+Rhyno+Abt+Lite+Rim.aspx
Street rider
10-06-11, 08:30 PM
Boom. That nails it. And that price really isn't terrible
The Speaker Guy
10-07-11, 01:53 PM
Yes, the rhyno lite would be good, or the P35 looks awesome too. I also am now considering the new SRAM automatic instead of the S/A kickback. r.e BMX cruiser, perhaps that's a red herring. I like the aesthetics of these, but have no plans to do anything but cruising. I just love the look of blue anodized accessories on a chrome frame ;-)