Are there any chrome steel rims worth saving?
05-09-22, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dddd
Ukai and Araya made some of the finest steel 27" rims, with nice, smooth sidewalls even near the rim joint. I never throw those out.
for that Schwinn project - those are specification but once the chrome is gone - no chrome shop will want to touch them.
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05-10-22, 05:25 PM
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I have a couple of pairs of chromed steel UKAI rims (27x 1 1/4 made in Japan) that I believe to be (all things considered) very adequate. One pair will be going back on the 1980 Schwinn LeTour that they came from and the other pair came from a 1989 Schwinn World that was essentially a “donor” bike. They are destined for a “MUP cruiser” that I have dreams of building up. Both sets have Aluminum hubs and QR front and rear. While there is/was some rust, steel wool and elbow grease has been helpful.
Bottom line, while steel rims may not be preferable to aluminum rims, I do, at least, try to rehab the decent ones.
Bottom line, while steel rims may not be preferable to aluminum rims, I do, at least, try to rehab the decent ones.
05-10-22, 05:41 PM
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Contemplating the "anyone you love" statement. My wife's '83 Bridgestone has Araya rims and the chrome is in like new condition. But I can safely bet she won't be riding it in the rain, more than the two blocks to her office or any faster than she could walk the same distance so I think keeping it original will be fine
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didn't read every reply, but if you ask over on thecabe.com, they (old chrome wheels, most any size) would make someone happy.
just sayin......
just sayin......
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I have a pair of Samir Saminox 27" rims here that may get built into a wheelset one day. They're nice enough.
Maybe.
The rain thing - heard it enough. Don't know why it needs to be a mandatory disclaimer anytime somebody mentions steel rims. Is this the CPSC or the C&V forum?
Maybe.
The rain thing - heard it enough. Don't know why it needs to be a mandatory disclaimer anytime somebody mentions steel rims. Is this the CPSC or the C&V forum?
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Originally Posted by bamboobike4
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05-10-22, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by repechage
Dunlop special lightweight steel rims
terrific for a pre hook bead rim
terrific for a pre hook bead rim
05-10-22, 08:11 PM
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40H Dunlop Special Lightweight are especially worth saving. And I need one myself. 
but technically they are stainless steel not chromed.
but technically they are stainless steel not chromed.
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Here's what the Dunlop HPs look like. These came from the factory on my early 60's Triumph Sebring 300.
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Came across a nice set of 26 x 1-1/4 (597mm) Dunlop Stainless rims from the late 1940s. Definitely worth saving those!
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Originally Posted by Insidious C.
40H Dunlop Special Lightweight are especially worth saving. And I need one myself. but technically they are stainless steel not chromed.
but technically they are stainless steel not chromed.
05-12-22, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nlerner
Particularly in EA1/597mm size.
05-12-22, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by repechage
The examples on my parent's Carlton Catalinas circa 1964 were chrome plated. I was tasked with maintaining them. I have read of the stainless steel versions.
05-12-22, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Road Fan
How can we tell the difference?
file or grind the the inside of the rim a bit to note solid or is there plating?
05-13-22, 10:51 AM
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Are there brake pads that would allow steel rims to be stopped when wet?
05-13-22, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by branko_76
Are there brake pads that would allow steel rims to be stopped when wet?
https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/prod...ther-brake-pad
They were definitely an improvement of standard rim compound.
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Originally Posted by nlerner
I've had versions of these leather surfaced ones for conventional calipers (these are for canti brakes):
https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/prod...ther-brake-pad
They were definitely an improvement of standard rim compound.
https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/prod...ther-brake-pad
They were definitely an improvement of standard rim compound.
