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Old 01-07-26 | 06:17 PM
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Bikes: 1948-49 Allin SB Long Term Resto 1948 Raleigh Lenton Clubman Frame Project 1950 Raleigh Clubman Frame Project 1951 Claud Butler New Allrounder Frame Project 1959 Claud Butler European 1977 Motobécane C4 1977 Carlton Clubman 1980 Gitane Sprint

Frank Bowden (of Raleigh) was very enthusiastic on a laminated wooden wheel system patented by Massachusetts banjo-maker A.C. Fairbanks. He invested a lot of money in what became a complex venture from 1893 until liquidation of 1899. Could it be a Raleigh hub?

If you want new wood rims look towards Italy, always fancied trying a pair myself!
https://www.cerchioghisallo.shop/

Personally, I don't like radial much (especially on wood) and would change to tangent pattern...........but hey, that's just what I would do!

Whatever you do post a picture of the wheels when they are on the bike and let us know what they ride like!
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