Originally Posted by
WashWizards727
I got a 1989 Cannondale St600 touring bike to do transam this summer. The bike seems great for touring and it has all the mounts necessary, but I am concerned about the wheels. The rims seem like they might be too narrow for touring. The tires on them are 27 x 1'1/8". From how I see it, I have two options.
Option #1 -- Cheap Option
Use the wheels I have and buy some Schwalbe or Continental touring tires with a size of 27 x 1'1/4".
Option #2 -- More Expensive
Buy some 700c touring wheels (yes they will fit). If I did this, I would need a new cassette because right now there is a freewheel on the rear hub. I would also have to get new shifters because it would be hard to find a 6 speed cassette. I also might need a new rear derailleur.
What do you think I should do? Will these wheelset work, or should I get new ones.
Your wheels will be just fine for a wider tire. 1 1/8" tires aren't that much narrower than 1 1/4" (they're both a lot narrower than a one
foot 1/8"
) 27" tires are harder to find than 700C so there are advantages to a 700C.
You can find threaded wheels on Fleabay.
This guy has a set of wheels (36 hole) for $70. That's a pretty good bargain.
There's lots of used threaded hubs out there for relatively cheap. You might even be able to find a set of nice Phil Woods (there was just a set on Fleabay
about 2 hours ago) and you can build wheels around them. You have plenty of time to look for a deal on wheels.
PM me. I might just have some stuff that would work. If it weren't cold and dark in my garage, I'd go check my parts box for an old set of mountain bike hubs I might have.