Originally Posted by sloar

I've had a couple turn of the century wood wheel bikes. If the rims are bent, the best way to straighten them is soak them in water and lash them to a straight metal rim for a couple days to dry. I basically respoked mine one at a time replacing the old ones as I went. Now the tires, very expensive for riders, or you can buy display only tires for a lot less. But whats the fun in that. The Wheelman club are having a swap meet next month, if your searching for anything I can look for it there. Let me know.