[CR] 700C vs. 27" wheel timeline = 27" on late 1970s Italian Rauler

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Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:25:15 -0800
From: "Kevin Kruger" <ktk1_7_0_2_8@yahoo.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] 700C vs. 27" wheel timeline = 27" on late 1970s Italian Rauler


I found it interesting that my late 1970s Rauler was built to accept 27" wheels vs. 700C.  Just goes to show that you can't use a general wheel size rule for higher quality Italian, European, or English built frames/bikes from the 70s.

Here's the Wool Jersey address to view photos of my Rauler complete with 27" wheels (Campy Record small flange hubs laced to Weimmann 27" concave rims):

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Kevin-Krugers-Bikes/Rauler+Special/

Speaking of 27" wheels, I am about to build a pair of correctly sized 27" wheels for my 1949 Hetchins Super Special, since that's what it originally had mounted and the frame was built to accept.

Regards,
Kevin Kruger - Grantville, PA