[CR]26" x 1-1/4" rim size clarification (I think)

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Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:57:55 -0700
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Philip Easton" <sybaspex@tcsn.net>
Subject: [CR]26" x 1-1/4" rim size clarification (I think)

Hi All, Thank you Sheldon and Ted for pointing out a conflict in my request for 26" Dunlop rims. What I was trying to say was that the ones I want are stamped "Dunlop Special Lightweight", with no mention of EA1 on them. The Dunlop rims stamped EA1 are the standard wider rims that they made from at least the early twenties, and probably before. My understanding is that the Dunlop Special Lightweight rims were introduced in 1935 for use with their high pressure tires that were introduced at the same time, and which where similar in appearance and size to tubular tire. The ones I am looking for are a the narrow ones stamped "Special Lightweight" with no mention of EA1. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks again, Phil Easton