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12-22-08 | 05:18 PM

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scozim

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Originally Posted by wrk101

Find a donor bike. I picked up a bike that had Ukiah rims that are 27 - 1 1/8. FWIW, they were on a touring bike! I swapped them with another bike that had 27 1/4 rims of similar vintage.

If you have the patience, you can find a bike, swap the wheels, then resell the bike. Buy right and you should make a little on the swap.

Thanks for the advice. I'll keep my eyes open. I'm not in a big hurry and can be patient since my son is 12 and just starting to ride.

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