Recommendations wanted 27" wheels
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Recommendations wanted 27" wheels
Hi All
I'd like to get some new 27" lightweight wheels for my Rory O'Brien.
I'd be grateful if you could give me some ideas; I'm not sure what is available nowadays or where from; or how much they might cost.
Can anyone suggest any lightweight wheels which are suitable for fairly fast roadwork on a fairly lightweight frame ? I'd also be pleased if I could find out a source(s) for such wheels. Within reason, cost is not really an issue.
I'd also like to know any recommendations for tyres.
Regards,
Andy
I'd like to get some new 27" lightweight wheels for my Rory O'Brien.
I'd be grateful if you could give me some ideas; I'm not sure what is available nowadays or where from; or how much they might cost.
Can anyone suggest any lightweight wheels which are suitable for fairly fast roadwork on a fairly lightweight frame ? I'd also be pleased if I could find out a source(s) for such wheels. Within reason, cost is not really an issue.
I'd also like to know any recommendations for tyres.
Regards,
Andy
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You may want to try the Classic & Vintage forum for recommendations.
Not many new 27" Wheels are available, but if your brakes can go 4 mm lower, and your not concerned about historic accuracy, you can run 700c wheels.
I am having a set of 27" wheels built at the LBS I shop at. Harris Cyclery, and other online shops do offer 27" wheels, I can't speak for which are lightest and best.
Not many new 27" Wheels are available, but if your brakes can go 4 mm lower, and your not concerned about historic accuracy, you can run 700c wheels.
I am having a set of 27" wheels built at the LBS I shop at. Harris Cyclery, and other online shops do offer 27" wheels, I can't speak for which are lightest and best.
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There's not much out there, Sun seems recommended but didn't hold to up to my size - here's a little research into what happened with me (thought it was more for a Clyde 27"):
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=342373
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=349283
I'm going to be going to 700cs myself.
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=342373
https://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=349283
I'm going to be going to 700cs myself.
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bikepartsusa.com has 27x1 1/4 Weinmann 36 hole wheels with stainless spokes for appx. $35 each. The rear hubs are threaded for 5 or 6-speed freewheels although I'm using a 7-speed Sunrace freewheel from Nashbar without difficulty. I've been riding a pair of these for the past two years (5,000 miles or so) with no problems.
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Sun Metal and Velocity still make rims in 27". One of the two would be my choice, depending on availability.
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If you're not dead set on 27" wheels you can get a modern cassette hub, shimano 8/9/10 bladed spokes wheelset for ~ $150. retail.