I should soon have my grubby mitts on a pair of NOS but shopworn 36 hole Ergals. I have been researching them on the web, and while opinions vary I think it might be smart not to run one in the back. I currently weigh 210 lbs. (hope to get down to ~200 in the next few months) and am pretty easy on wheels, but I think it makes sense to run a sturdier rear rim. It seems that a Red Label (is that an actual model or do they just have red labels?) might make better sense in back. I would like to purchase an unridden 36 hole red label. It is just for riding so some shopwear is fine. I might also trade one of my Ergals for an equivalent or better red label. Can anybody help?
Doug Van Cleve Chandler, AZ
P.S. This rear wheel would be spaced 126 OLD. Please let me know if you think I should just use the Ergal and keep an eye out for cracks.