Thread: Two English Three speeds, which one should I buy?
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Old 10-04-14 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
...the first alloy rim conversion I did was on this one, which is, I think, probably a 60's Sports. It does improve the ride considerably.
I just used some on sale standard 26" MTB rims that were around. If I'm gonna keep and ride one of these bicycles, I always replace the brakes,
so I just looked around for some longer reach ones that happened to be gold. This one has been improved and modified with anti-theft patina.

I like it. MTB rims and tires are easy to find. This seems like a very cool conversion. It probably drops the bb a bit though (559 mm versus 590)? That may not make a big difference though if you can run a bit fatter tire. Is heel strike an issue with mtb rims on an English three speed?
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