Re: [CR]DUNLOP Special's & Endric Rims and DUNLOP TIRES

(Example: Framebuilding)

Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 23:07:39 -0500
From: "Warren & Elizabeth" <warbetty@sympatico.ca>
To: "Wayne Jolly @ Canadian IT" <wjolly@canadianittraining.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]DUNLOP Special's & Endric Rims and DUNLOP TIRES
References: <BAYC1-PASMTP02C6B4EC200CE5B6924D7E90A90@cez.ice>
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cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Wayne...you've got the other rim...what tire fits? My 1937 CCM Road Racer came with the ultra rare 28 X 1 1/4 inch Dunlop rims with the 647 mm bead. Is it possible that this is the rim you need? Mine were so rusted out they were collapsing. If so, I would think about abandoning this hunt and going to the 27 X 1 1/4 inch Dunlop stainless lightweights. At least you can get rubber for it and they were specified on CCM's of that period as well.. In the last 8 years, I've only seen one of the other 647 tires come up for auction on e-bay.

Warren Young Toronto

Wayne Jolly @ Canadian IT wrote:
> List
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> I am looking for advice on Dunlop Rims, my 1939 CCM Road Racer
> came equipped with a clincher Dunlop Rim labeled "Canadian Special" and I now need one rim to complete the bike. I would consider other recommendations if I am unable to find a source.
>
> Is it true that Dunlop sold these stamped and unstamped? How long were they sold (how many decades?) and when did they stop being a good choice for top of the line bikes?
>
> Additionally, I am considering the 26" Dunlop Endrick for my Claud Butler SWB Tandem. Are they any concerns I should have using this rim for tandem use ? What was original ? Should I consider another option that provides that vintage look ?
>
> Appreciate any advice, I understand Dunlop made some excellent products and I would like to learn more.
>
> Wayne (Tirelessly looking for Dunlops) Jolly, Toronto, Canada
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