Originally Posted by
David Newton
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What rim size would an English "club" bike normally have?
I can only attest to what's on my two Record Aces, and what was on the Raleigh Golden Arrow wheels my Father had on his Paramount - 26 x 1 1/4. Probably a safe guess for Raleighs, but I'll bet more widespread than that.
PS: I see some agreement, but I strongly question whether the Schwinn 26x1 3/8 is equivalent to the British 26 x 1 1/4. I base my question on pretty bitter experience, and a very long walk.