Originally Posted by
rlpfromak
I've attached a photo of the clincher and the tubular rim. I didn't realize that my tubulars are 700c, so 700c clinchers apparently will be fine on this bike.
With regard to the freewheel, I'd like to get as low a gear as possible (Anchorage is hillier than Champaign-Urbana, where I bought the bike) and my current freewheel's largest gear has 26 teeth. I'm hoping to find one that will give me a lower gear. Plus my current flywheel is pretty old.
Your clincher rim is the old style (smooth inside wall) and does not utilize the current hook edge. They look something like this:
Sun CR13 700c rims would make a great substitute and would come close to matching your original rims. They run about $35 each and are very sturdy.
As far as your freewheel is concerned. It can be serviced, it might be able to be regeared, and it might still have many miles left in it. What is the brand and can you post a picture?
Is your Crane RD a short or long cage?