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Need advice...complete 28" wheel set for a rider

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Yes Stutzmans are identical to the originals but I believe he can make just about anything.

I don’t know how they compare to metric sizes, honestly the thought makes my head spin so I pay the money!

Expensive but lovely.
Are the Stutzman rims equivalent in size to antique wood rims? How does this size compare to modern 700c?
 
Yes, my head is spinning. That is the fun part getting it figured out and on the road. I've learned a lot about 700c and (ISO 622), and widths...32, 38, 40 etc... I will send some images soon. I made some head way. Waiting on UPS now to see if I guessed right.
I am willing to try a couple of these options. Thanks for al the great info and images. Really great bikes.

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Here's my badgeless Great Western on 700c coaster brake wheels from a cheap, new-ish "donor bike".:cool:
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these barely fit and rub the fender occasionally.
My solution may be to pull the fenders.....
 
1919 Mead Arch Frame Ranger
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I used modern 29" cruiser wheels from one of those wally world cruisers and mounted Specialized Sawtooth tires in 700x42c. The tires fill the fenders, no rubbing anywhere and ride beautifully.:) Puts the tire width at 1.75". Haven't measured the height. Maybe a bit heavy but an inexpensive way to get rolling. Just depends on how close you want to be to original. Happy hunting!
 
I used an old wheelset off a 1908 Rudge on my Rochester, English spec. 28" (635 mm).
Running Schwalbe 'Delta Cruisers' (with no reflective strip).....
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Luckily I only paid £60gbp for the donor machine (ladies).

For my National project I'm building up a set using some antique, French 700c wood rims and ND model A and SM hubs.
Rims have been repainted in the style of National originals, with their '#3 special finish'.....
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It wasn't called "The Little Blue Wheel' for no good reason, just wish there were more blue paint left on the frame, lol!
 
I also build 28” clincher rims with NOS spokes, English style painted rim in different colors and whatever hubs you may want. Run about $300-$350 depending on hubs. I typically use 622 size to get more tire size options, but I have done some 635 as well.

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I have built a Few, Velocity Blunts, WheelSmith Spokes, and Schwalbe Tires. They can be seen here https://www.ebay.com/str/luxlowbikes/Wood-Wheel-Safety-1890-1933/_i.html?_storecat=3899845010 I Appoligize as My Prices have gone up a bit, But That is Direct Result of Trump's Trade Embargo! Both Velocity Rims and Wheelsmith have gone Up 100% Yes Costs have Straight Up Doubled. The wheels are pretty much bulletproof , so if yo see one Second hand it may be a Really Good Deal.
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