Originally Posted by
Scooper
During the seventies, especially in the early seventies bike boom, Schwinn often substituted when a part called out in the specifications wasn't available. By saying "Schwinn Approved", they could use similarly spec'd - though not necessarily identical - parts. For example, Wienmann and Mavic tubular rims were both supplied on seventies Paramounts from the factory.
I'd keep the Weinmann 27" x 1-1/4" clincher rims if I were you.
Oh yeah! definitely hanging on to the Weinmann's. I was just a bit concerned about finding the correct rims. I'm a bit confused about rim identifications. What is consider a clincher? I thought clinchers rims were used only on higher pressure tires? I didn’t realize my Weinmann were considered high pressure rims. Did Weinmann not make 27 x 1" rims? Please pardon my ignorance.