Since I’m female and about 125#, weight-bearing is not a big issue. I built up some CR-18 rims (27”) with Normandy Luxe hubs for my Moto Grand Record and they are nice and light. I also have a 700C set with campy record hubs from another build that I’ll try with the current canti brakes after I’ve polished and re-installed them. Maybe I’ll go one of those ways eventually, but for now I think I’ll stick with the originals to see how they feel.

The original tires were a bear to remove - sort of welded to the rims. Also bonded with the tubes in some places. Can’t wait to try the Swift Tires/Panaracer 35mms.

Thanks for the derailleur hanger alighnment reminder!