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Old 03-06-12, 11:04 PM
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old tubular rims/wheels in South Bay?

I'm looking for some old tubular rims or wheels to use for stretching tires.

Where would be a good place locally to find them? It seems like a waste to buy some off ebay and have them shipped.
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Old 03-07-12, 01:57 PM
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If you ever make it up to San Ramon, I have a pair you can have for free. You'll need to pry off the crusty old tires, though.
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Tubular tires fit just fine on clincher rims for stretching purposes. You can press the tires up as high as you would on any tubular rim.
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Check at any of the bike coops local to you.

They show up pretty regularly here in Sacramento at the Bike Kitchen.
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