Araya rims
03-09-07 | 09:11 AM
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Don't call me sir
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Bikes: 1954 Holdsworth 3 speed, 1969 Bob Jackson, 1988 Miyata Twelve Hundred (retired), 1989 Schwinn Paramount, 2004 Santa Cruz Blur Classic, 2012 Specialized P3, 2013 Specialized Roubaix Expert Disc
Araya rims
Anyone know of a good source for NOS clinchers? I found a pair on EBuy. I'd just rather not if it could be avoided. I'm kind of burnt out on bidding.
Rob
Rob
03-09-07 | 09:31 AM
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Unique Vintage Steel
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From: Allen, TX
Bikes: Kirk Frameworks JKS-C, Serotta Nova, Gazelle AB-Frame, Fuji Team Issue, Surly Straggler
There are only a few small shops still selling any stock of older rims, and when you find those places you often find out why they still have them when you see the prices. My last clincher rim purchase was from a fellow BF member, who had in turned got them from, you guessed it, ebay.
03-09-07 | 10:32 AM
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The Improbable Bulk
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They're not Araya, but Alfred E. Bike has 27" Alex rims for $11.99
https://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...ils&sku=RM7516
https://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...ils&sku=RM7516
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03-09-07 | 12:21 PM
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Darwin,
I checked them the last time you posted. They have good prices on rims and a huge selection. There were several other 27" rims that caught my eye.
I checked them the last time you posted. They have good prices on rims and a huge selection. There were several other 27" rims that caught my eye.
03-09-07 | 12:40 PM
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What's so special about those rims? I've got a set I polished up last night. I bought a Vista Esquire for parts, but didn't end up using anything from it. I lubed and tuned it and figure I'll sell it to recover the time and money I've got in it. (real small frame, I wanted the bars but didn't realize they were small as well) newbie
I thought the Weinman alloy rims from my other project bike would be better rims. They don't get as shiny, but I thought the Araya's were chrome?
I thought the Weinman alloy rims from my other project bike would be better rims. They don't get as shiny, but I thought the Araya's were chrome?
03-09-07 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by vitus_blue
What's so special about those rims? I've got a set I polished up last night. I bought a Vista Esquire for parts, but didn't end up using anything from it. I lubed and tuned it and figure I'll sell it to recover the time and money I've got in it. (real small frame, I wanted the bars but didn't realize they were small as well) newbie
I thought the Weinman alloy rims from my other project bike would be better rims. They don't get as shiny, but I thought the Araya's were chrome?
I thought the Weinman alloy rims from my other project bike would be better rims. They don't get as shiny, but I thought the Araya's were chrome?
Nothing so special about them. I don't know what model you have. They would just be the best period/region choice for this bike which has all original stock, speaking of which....
Got the original Sunshine Pro Am Hubs for trade.
PS. Vitus_blue if you want to get rid of them PM me.
Rob
