Originally Posted by
Jeff Wills
The Velocity "Aero" (not Aerohead) is not super-deep, so it's more appropriate to your bike. It's also bomb-proof: I have one on the back of my recumbent, which I've used for loaded touring. I'm 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, too, so I beat up on wheels. The "Aero" has been flawless.
You might be able to find some Sun M13-II rims, which are a nice, box-section, polished silver rim just like Mom used to make:
http://www.bikepartsusa.com/bikeparts/item/01-124160
http://www.bikepartsusa.com/bikeparts/item/01-124161
Single eyelets, though...
Thanks. I do want to keep a more traditional look.