Greetings all,
To add a couple data points to the discussion:
My 1974(?) Rauler is built for 700c, and my 1987 Trek 520 (highest tourer in their line-up that year) was built for 27".
Happy Holidays,
Bob Troy, who is on his way out the door to a Boxing Day party in snowy Chicago, IL, USA
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> Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:25:15 -0800
> From: Kevin Kruger <ktk1_7_0_2_8@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [CR] 700C vs. 27" wheel timeline = 27" on late 1970s Italian
> Rauler
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> 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.
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> 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):
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> http://www.wooljersey.com/
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> 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.
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> Regards,
> Kevin Kruger - Grantville, PA
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