rolemodeltom

I have a 70's Raleigh Transit, it originally came with 26in wheels and coaster brakes. I put on some old 27in aluminum rims from a 15 speed Nishiki road bike and just ran it as a single speed. Yesterday someone decided to give the back rim a good hard kick and bent it real bad. Now im searching for a real fixie wheelset and just want to know what wheelset would be close to the 27in rims I currently have on it.

eric044

I thought about swapping wheel sizes, 700c or 27" or both. But, the spacing between wheel and brake mount in rear and wheel and crown race in front didn't look right. Are you sure you don't want to use 26" wheels?

In any event, I've looked for a lot of parts online. Wheels seem to be the most complicated. You can build your own with rim, hub, and spokes, or you could buy one. Prices vary quite a bit. If you tell us how much you want to spend that would probably help.

rolemodeltom

I have the rear brake from the Nishiki on my bike and it works great with the 27in and wouldnt work with a 26in rim. Probably looking to spend around $200.

eric044

LBS, like Aero's on Conklin, should be able to help.