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Official G & J Clincher Rims Thread

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Great information everyone!

Hello, my name is Steve and I am a BIKEAHOLIC.

I am a new comer to the Cabe, this is my discovery from this year past with teens and 20s metal clinchers from the 28 inch category.

With all wooden rims aside, the all metal rim that Brant is referencing appears to be, a 630 ISO which will fit a 27 x 1 1/4 tire. 700C/622 tires are too tight, will not fit, the 635 ISO or 28x 1 1/2 tires are too large. I've tried 3 sets of the all metal ones here , no luck with 622s or 635s. The challenge with 27x 1/4 tires, there are very few choices available.
The Rubenas are quite nice however they appear to be available in 28 x 1 1/2 only.

With this stated, I am curious if there were all metal clad rims similar to Brant's post that may have been both 630 or 635.

Ordered some tires from Heinz at Velo Classic-de. , Some nice options, however not many 630s.choices available. Curious what ya'll might be using for your 28 riders. Any domestic 28 clincher tire resources will be highly appreciated. Shipping costs plus duty costs are through the roof now.

Thanks!

Steve
 
Great information everyone!

Hello, my name is Steve and I am a BIKEAHOLIC.

I am a new comer to the Cabe, this is my discovery from this year past with teens and 20s metal clinchers from the 28 inch category.

With all wooden rims aside, the all metal rim that Brant is referencing appears to be, a 630 ISO which will fit a 27 x 1 1/4 tire. 700C/622 tires are too tight, will not fit, the 635 ISO or 28x 1 1/2 tires are too large. I've tried 3 sets of the all metal ones here , no luck with 622s or 635s. The challenge with 27x 1/4 tires, there are very few choices available.
The Rubenas are quite nice however they appear to be available in 28 x 1 1/2 only.

With this stated, I am curious if there were all metal clad rims similar to Brant's post that may have been both 630 or 635.

Ordered some tires from Heinz at Velo Classic-de. , Some nice options, however not many 630s.choices available. Curious what ya'll might be using for your 28 riders. Any domestic 28 clincher tire resources will be highly appreciated. Shipping costs plus duty costs are through the roof now.

Thanks!

Steve
Hi Steve,

Many of us are using the Rubena 28 by 1 1/2 on these G & J metal rims. They used to be readily available in cream and black. @cyclingday discovered them at: www.classic-cycle.com
They now only seem to have the red and brown colors in stock. Maybe someone else can chime-in to which other tires fit these rims.

Below is a link to the brown (the reds are 10 Euro cheaper:(

 
Found this early rim web surfing. 1908-10.
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It reads on the lefthand side "Price reduced to $35 per pair, including rims".
 
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How about this? Heavy duty number 11 spokes and Eclipse knockout hub. From an early to mid 30s 5XXXXX serial Emblem built heavy service model. Outside diameter is just slightly larger when compared to later 30s balloon tire rims so thinking this is a 26" type. This has a rounded incurved low profile C cross section... It has a notable valve stem opening shape rather like a double d. Dimensions noted in pictures. 1.65" outside width, 1" opening, about 23" diameter.

@C M Gerlach

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Here's a picture of the wheel set before I cleaned them up. The date code area on the Morrow unfortunately was worn off perhaps by a hub shiner but the 36-11 mark remains making the rear hub heavy duty as well. I'm interested in figuring out if there is a modern balloon type tire that can work for this rim. The valve opening is a consideration in selecting a tube maybe use maybe use a Presta?

Nate VT
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@Jollyride

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