I bought an old Raleigh that'd been modified off a dude on Craigslist at the very beginning of covid. Things got how they got and it's been in storage until this Spring. I've lost all correspondence I had with the seller so I'm not sure what model it is. Based on the serial number it's from 88 (maybe 78). 120 x 10 rear, 100mm x 9 front. I've got a 42 tooth narrow wide chain ring with a 165 crankset on it. Probably going 16 tooth free in the back. I wasn't sure what wheels would fit so I put mini v brakes on it and put the wheel from my old schwinn on it (pictured). It's a 630 wheel with a 32mm bell tire. Rim measures at 25. It's pretty well the max I wanna put on the frame. I was able to get my giant 700c x 38mm into front but the rear chain stays too short. Think I can do 700c with a less bulky tire in back.
Thinking I can get a new set of rim brake compatible wheels off of velomine or wabi, but I don't know a lot about wheel sets so I thought Id see what people rx here based on a few I found. I'd like to be tubeless compatible because that's what I'm familiar with but I'm not averse to learning the classics.
https://wabicycles.com/products/wabi-cx-700c-single-speed-wheelset
https://wabicycles.com/products/wabi-standard-700c-single-speed-wheelset
https://velomine.com/products/h-plus-son-archetype-silver-rims-miche-hubs-track-bike-wheelset
by discingdown
2 Comments
Honestly, I think that all of these rims are great. If you going only SS, than you don’t need to worry about them.
Personaly, I would choose silver ones for this frame you have. Also try to measure the reach of the brakes that you need.
I think that this build is going to be awesome.
I have H+Sons Archetype rims and like then very much. Lightweight but sturdy. I also recommend sealed bearings on the hubs.