Wheel change, to begin the process
1983 Raleigh Special Record mixte - 27" steel wheel rims
the thrust of changing wheels is two-fold. stock rims are un-hooked. 27" size is somewhat a challenge to fit with tires. yes; they are there and i was able to get Pasela gum walls, but it was more of an ordeal than i need in my life.
if i am changing rims, i want to go aluminum/ hooked and a size smaller for the option of 1.375 tires (again panaracer pasela) plus the addition of fenders.
i will need long reach brakes at least in back..
back wheel is now solid axle; want to change to skewer.
i would really like to keep the factory freewheel.
i bought the bike a year ago, unassembled in its factory carton.
i have been cautioned that going too small in wheel diameter may result in crank-crunch - which is obviously undesirable; where do i begin?
thanks,
sid