Original 1972 steel rims, small dings are on the outside sidewalls. They aren't visible on the inside of the rim. New Kenda 26" x 1 3/8 tire(37 - 590), tube was a Specialized 26 x 1.25/1.5

I am thinking I just overinflated the tire; I had it over 80psi and the tire wall says max is 55psi. Oops.

These rims do not have "hook edges". LBS said it was very important to seat the tube and tire correctly and to SLOWLY air the thing up.

Since I ride my bikes pretty hard, I may be getting some new wheels for Christmas. The wheels and tires and tubes are readily available online; I would like some feedback from others who've ridden the 650A's and B's.