Old 09-14-14 | 10:20 AM
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aquateen
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Bikes: CAAD10 5, Trek 1000 Alpha Series

How do I tell if my wheels are aluminum or steel?

I've just inherited a 1983 Schwinn Traveler which SHOULD come with aluminum rims stock but there have been a lot of modifications to this bike (5 sp freewheel instead of 6, different crank). I'm debating whether or not to do a 700c conversion and if these are steel rims then I definitely will. There are no markings on the rims themselves. What should I look for?
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