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Old 06-16-12 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by krome
Does anyone know a vendor for the Alex rims x404 in 590 size. I have this same dilemma with a '74 Raleigh Superbe. I have some CR-18 rims in 590, and they are fine rims, but the original rims on the Raleigh are much wider, and the x404 has a similar profile to the Raleigh steel rims, in addition to being much wider than the CR-18s. It is more of an aesthetic issue for me. Don't like steel rims with rim brakes and I want the profile to more closely match the originals.


Looks like they catalog it, but don't sell it. I can't find it using any one of several searches, in the US or the EU. Vaporware?

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