juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
You have a good eye; the bike has different wheels, I was figuring out which set to run. The small flange Record wheel has a 700C rim and a 36mm tire; the large flange has a 27” rim with a 1.25” tire, both QR axles fit in the dropouts without modification, I prefer the look of the high flange hubs with 27” rim and the brakes fit better; will most likely run them and considering a solid axle conversion.
The universal calipers were missing the hardware, the Asian washer came out of a spare parts bin, I felt it was better than running a flat washer against the round bridge.
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Thanks very much for the response.
Are you confident of the bicycle's original wheel size?
I apologize, do not recall if you got wheels with the frame.
Going by its condorino type I had assumed it would have been built for 650B.
In any case it is good to read there is room to run 27's with mudguards. Gives you options for tyre size.
And wheels easily changed out if you wish to experiment with another size down the road.
One wheel size indication would be where the brake pads are in the adjustment slots when perfectly fitted.
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@bulldog1935 -
Is your frame pump marked Torpado or is it marked Tornado? Only asking because there is a brand of frame pump called Tornado. It is one of several badges belonging to the french firm AFA, makers of Zefal products.
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