Classic & Vintage - Recommendations for replacment 26 x1-3/8" rims

I bought a vintage Raleigh Sports bicycle that needs replacement wheels. The stock rims are chromed steel and I would be most interested in alloy rims of the same size, style and number of spoke 36 holes.

The best replacement rim is the polished, Sun CR-18 in 26 x 1 3/8 (590).

^yup.

+2 - just put those on my bike. Night and day braking difference.

Ok! That's what I was wanting to hear. Thanks!

+3. Just bought 2 sets of these to rebuild a couple 3 speeds for friends.

And here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/Sun-CR-18-36-hole-Polished-fits/dp/B001CK0MAU/ref=sr_1_1?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1328560053&sr=1-1

And for the 40H:
http://www.amazon.com/Sun-CR-18-40-hole-Polished-fits/dp/B001CJVGOM/ref=sr_1_3?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1328560053&sr=1-3
and the 32H
http://www.amazon.com/Sun-CR-18-32-hole-Polished-fits/dp/B001CJXBHC/ref=sr_1_2?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1328560053&sr=1-2

The best replacement rim is the polished, Sun CR-18 in 26 x 1 3/8 (590).

+1 And get them polished too! At Tree Fort Bikes, they are the same price as non-polished and look much nicer atmo.

Here's a cheaper link:

http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/pm-19090-235-sunringle-cr-18-26-quot-rim.aspx

How about some already built polished CR18s laced with DT Comps to SA hubs??? ;)

How about some already built polished CR18s laced with DT Comps to SA hubs??? ;)

Close enough?

http://harriscyclery.net/product-list/wheels-1091/?rb_ct=1437

Close enough?

http://harriscyclery.net/product-list/wheels-1091/?rb_ct=1437

Having built wheels like this by purchasing the components separately at retail, I can recommend this option.

I was thinking a little closer to home...

Like my basement.


Close enough?

http://harriscyclery.net/product-list/wheels-1091/?rb_ct=1437

I think these are Sun CR-18, correct? Does one of these wheels have a built-in generator or are both hubs have brakes? I think I would like this setup only with 36 spokes.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/cutacroshorty/Raleigh%20Sport/5590540454_d56e1d5945_z.jpg

They both have drum brakes and I think the front hub has a dynamo, though I can't say for sure without seeing the other side if the front hub.

Just this past weekend I built up a 590 CR-18 on a S-A X-FDD dyno/brake hub for a client's Raleigh Sports.

This is a great combination and an exceptional front hub for any city commuter bike IMHO.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-F3-Ejb62KLk/Tyx0gGovpYI/AAAAAAAACLE/ZZ7OA250_aE/s640/2012-02-03_14-51-19_92.jpg

I think these are Sun CR-18, correct? Does one of these wheels have a built-in generator or are both hubs have brakes? I think I would like this setup only with 36 spokes.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i19/cutacroshorty/Raleigh%20Sport/5590540454_d56e1d5945_z.jpg

Yes--polished 36H; those are 27". Front hub is XL-FDD (dynamo with 90mm drum brake). Rear is X-RD5, 5 speed with 70 mm drum.

Warning: even with the modern hubs with aluminum shells, these things are heavy as hell. But they appeal to my fantasies of bullet-proof but tweedy elegance during the zombie apocalypse.

Those aint heavy...

+ a few more on the CR-18's. I have 7 more on the way for wheel builds. I use them in the 590, 700c, 559 and the 406 when I can find them. Currently have 3 bikes running them.

Aaron :)