I need help finding the right parts for a old 1973 fuji special i need to replace the entire back rim the gears are salvageable but i dont know what rim i need for it

I need help finding the right parts for a old 1973 fuji special i need to replace the entire back rim the gears are salvageable but i dont know what rim i need for it

Need help finding the right rim for a old 1973 fuji special the back rims jacked if anyone could point me in the right direction it would be appriciated

Look at the tire for size.
There's a good chance it's a 27", which will limit your choices.
That bike should have a Free Wheel instead of cassette. It matters to choose the correct hub.
You probably wouldn't find 27" wheels with a cassette, but beware.

Yes. The wheel/tire size will be 27" (otherwise known as a 630mm ISO rim). The other specs for the wheel will be the cog mounting design (a freewheel in this case) and the axle length (between the locknuts) to fit within the frame (most likely 120mm or 125mm). Then there's the rim material, the Special was the entry level model back then and likely has a steel/chromed rim. A very wise change to an alloy rim is a common choice others have benefited from. Andy

Y&D,
If you have one I would try a local bicyle Co-op in your area, that would be a great place to join a community of cyclists. If you don't, sites like C.L. or Offer-up also have loads of used wheels for sale.
Good Luck, Ben

What is the size of the tire on it now? If there is one. That'll tell you what rim BSD you need to be looking for. Otherwise you'll get into issues of brakes not having the right reach and other things.

For a 1973 bike, might be 27" wheels which are 630 BSD or 700C which are 622 BSD. And might even be a 650 something that I'd have to look up to say any more. After you figure that out, you'll need to decide what internal width rim you want.

Unless you are going to try and DIY the entire wheel build, I'd just buy a new wheel of the proper size once you figure out what that is. A wheel builder at a bike shop probably can give you more options. All I can say is buy online if you know for certain what you need and want.

I would suggest the same - checking out a local co-op. Otherwise Facebook marketplace / CL could always have something if you get lucky.

If you could provide some specs on the damaged rim, we'd be better able to help. I believe that this model was fitted with Ukai 27" rims. Here's a link to the Velobase entry for them. I think they are listed on Ebay frequently.

I should have mentioned the spacing too-
126mm spacing is really close to 5". 120mm spacing is about 4-5/8".


Aluminum rims offer much better braking, especially wet.

https://classicfuji.posthaven.com/1973-fuji-catalog
Shows 27" steel, but I'd get a matching set of alloys.

Before last year's pandemic boom in the LBS world we had decided to not stock steel rimmed wheels for adult bikes. But the lack of availability repair wheels due to the massive demand increase made us decide to get whatever we could to keep our customers on the road. Soon we will go back to Al only rimmed wheels (for basic repairs). Andy

Take the old wheel to a bike shop and ask them if they can get you a replacement. They will measure the rim and hub and probably order a wheel for you from QBP or J&B Importers.

Take the entire wheel to a bike shop and say you need a replacement. You need to find a shop that has been around a while and deals with basic bikes as opposed to highfalutin' "race" bikes. If you are near a college, a local bike co-op is what you need to find.

You need to take the whole wheel there. The "gears" (what bike people call a "freewheel") requires a special tool to remove. An old bike shop will know what to do. The new guys will just scratch their heads.

OP posted this in C&V as well: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...need-help.html

OP actually posted this 3 times, twice in bicycle mechanics and once in C&V

Merged three duplicate threads. Please stop doing this.

didn't only sent it once my phone spams sometimes

its not the wheels I need its the crankset for the pedals

Now that its here, explain what the problem is. Couple more post and you can include pictures.

Trying to find out crankset size for fuji road racer 1973