Help Identifying ARAYA rim
09-09-20, 02:30 PM
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Help Identifying ARAYA rim
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Not too long ago I purchased a rebuilt 1973 raleigh super course TT, and I am not sure what all was replaced and I am curious about the front wheel (different than rear). The rim has etched on it a stylized "ARAYA" and immediately below it "700C JAPAN," but otherwise has no markings and 36 holes. Since I have not yet made 10 posts, I cannot post a photo. Hopefully this is enough information, but if not I can repost after I have made 10 posts. Thanks in advance!
Not too long ago I purchased a rebuilt 1973 raleigh super course TT, and I am not sure what all was replaced and I am curious about the front wheel (different than rear). The rim has etched on it a stylized "ARAYA" and immediately below it "700C JAPAN," but otherwise has no markings and 36 holes. Since I have not yet made 10 posts, I cannot post a photo. Hopefully this is enough information, but if not I can repost after I have made 10 posts. Thanks in advance!
09-09-20, 02:34 PM
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It's a few years on, but here's a 1970s Araya catalog if it helps.
The catalogs of Japanese vintage bicycle
The catalogs of Japanese vintage bicycle
09-09-20, 02:54 PM
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Check the Velobase site too. They have info on some Araya rims.
Also, Araya keeps an archive of products dating back to the mid-1980s. (Oops, that's the bike archives. Here's the link to the rim archives.) It's a little hard to find (it's usually buried a few pages deep on any Google search) and you'll need to use Google translate to read it. But it's very helpful.
Between those I've been able to identify Araya rims that had no other markings, just based on comparing the appearance and features with the old catalogs.
Also, Araya keeps an archive of products dating back to the mid-1980s. (Oops, that's the bike archives. Here's the link to the rim archives.) It's a little hard to find (it's usually buried a few pages deep on any Google search) and you'll need to use Google translate to read it. But it's very helpful.
Between those I've been able to identify Araya rims that had no other markings, just based on comparing the appearance and features with the old catalogs.
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09-09-20, 02:55 PM
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There are even more Araya rim catalogs archived here: https://www.araya-kk.co.jp/rim/catalog.html
I'm gonna shoot from the hip and guess SS-45: https://www.araya-kk.co.jp/img/rim/catalog/ca06-04.jpg
I'm gonna shoot from the hip and guess SS-45: https://www.araya-kk.co.jp/img/rim/catalog/ca06-04.jpg
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09-09-20, 03:52 PM
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Check the Velobase site too. They have info on some Araya rims.
Also, Araya keeps an archive of products dating back to the mid-1980s. (Oops, that's the bike archives. Here's the link to the rim archives.) It's a little hard to find (it's usually buried a few pages deep on any Google search) and you'll need to use Google translate to read it. But it's very helpful.
Between those I've been able to identify Araya rims that had no other markings, just based on comparing the appearance and features with the old catalogs.
Also, Araya keeps an archive of products dating back to the mid-1980s. (Oops, that's the bike archives. Here's the link to the rim archives.) It's a little hard to find (it's usually buried a few pages deep on any Google search) and you'll need to use Google translate to read it. But it's very helpful.
Between those I've been able to identify Araya rims that had no other markings, just based on comparing the appearance and features with the old catalogs.
Thanks to you as well, and as you would have guessed it is definitely the SS-45! Really appreciate the help, everyone.
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Hi All!
Not too long ago I purchased a rebuilt 1973 raleigh super course TT, and I am not sure what all was replaced and I am curious about the front wheel (different than rear). The rim has etched on it a stylized "ARAYA" and immediately below it "700C JAPAN," but otherwise has no markings and 36 holes. Since I have not yet made 10 posts, I cannot post a photo. Hopefully this is enough information, but if not I can repost after I have made 10 posts. Thanks in advance!
Not too long ago I purchased a rebuilt 1973 raleigh super course TT, and I am not sure what all was replaced and I am curious about the front wheel (different than rear). The rim has etched on it a stylized "ARAYA" and immediately below it "700C JAPAN," but otherwise has no markings and 36 holes. Since I have not yet made 10 posts, I cannot post a photo. Hopefully this is enough information, but if not I can repost after I have made 10 posts. Thanks in advance!
If you're considering converting back to tubulars, get back to us to start a thread on that. Some options and decisions.
But for now, you have good quality parts there. If the assembly is good and the wear factors are low, you have no worries for at least a few years, if you keep the hubs greased and smooth.
