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10-04-14 | 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by loubapache

Sun CR18 are available in 32, 36, and 40 holes with polished aluminum. I just finished yesterday for my 1956 Robin Hood. I chose to use 36 hole for the front so I do not have to deal with the Raleigh front cone. For the rear (40 hole 4x), the original spoke length was 284 mm and that was a tad too long for the double-walled CR18 40 hole. 282 mm was perfect.

Saddle type makes a big difference in the Upper-middle-or low end English three speeds.

I would say get both.

Hah, a person after my own heart. I'm a little tempted to do exactly that! I can always sell one later. I'll have a heck of a time owning as many 3 speeds as you do, though,

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