Are there any chrome steel rims worth saving?
05-09-22, 05:39 PM
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for that Schwinn project - those are specification but once the chrome is gone - no chrome shop will want to touch them.
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05-10-22, 05:25 PM
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I have a couple of pairs of chromed steel UKAI rims (27x 1 1/4 made in Japan) that I believe to be (all things considered) very adequate. One pair will be going back on the 1980 Schwinn LeTour that they came from and the other pair came from a 1989 Schwinn World that was essentially a “donor” bike. They are destined for a “MUP cruiser” that I have dreams of building up. Both sets have Aluminum hubs and QR front and rear. While there is/was some rust, steel wool and elbow grease has been helpful.
Bottom line, while steel rims may not be preferable to aluminum rims, I do, at least, try to rehab the decent ones.
Bottom line, while steel rims may not be preferable to aluminum rims, I do, at least, try to rehab the decent ones.
05-10-22, 05:41 PM
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Contemplating the "anyone you love" statement. My wife's '83 Bridgestone has Araya rims and the chrome is in like new condition. But I can safely bet she won't be riding it in the rain, more than the two blocks to her office or any faster than she could walk the same distance so I think keeping it original will be fine
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05-10-22, 06:04 PM
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didn't read every reply, but if you ask over on thecabe.com, they (old chrome wheels, most any size) would make someone happy.
just sayin......
just sayin......
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05-10-22, 06:30 PM
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I have a pair of Samir Saminox 27" rims here that may get built into a wheelset one day. They're nice enough.
Maybe.
The rain thing - heard it enough. Don't know why it needs to be a mandatory disclaimer anytime somebody mentions steel rims. Is this the CPSC or the C&V forum?
Maybe.
The rain thing - heard it enough. Don't know why it needs to be a mandatory disclaimer anytime somebody mentions steel rims. Is this the CPSC or the C&V forum?
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05-10-22, 07:18 PM
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I totally agree! I was going to add them if nobody else did. My Rudge was provided with them as OEM. I'm very impressed with how well that old bead design worked. and what seems to be pretty light weight. I can share the data when I have them unlaced. On mine I'm going to replace with some Modele 58s to get the bike ready for riding in our normal Midwest (rain is real!), but I don't plan to sell off the old rims.
05-10-22, 08:11 PM
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40H Dunlop Special Lightweight are especially worth saving. And I need one myself. 
but technically they are stainless steel not chromed.
but technically they are stainless steel not chromed.
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Here's what the Dunlop HPs look like. These came from the factory on my early 60's Triumph Sebring 300.
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Came across a nice set of 26 x 1-1/4 (597mm) Dunlop Stainless rims from the late 1940s. Definitely worth saving those!
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The examples on my parent's Carlton Catalinas circa 1964 were chrome plated. I was tasked with maintaining them. I have read of the stainless steel versions.
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Are there brake pads that would allow steel rims to be stopped when wet?
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https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/prod...ther-brake-pad
They were definitely an improvement of standard rim compound.
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I've had versions of these leather surfaced ones for conventional calipers (these are for canti brakes):
https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/prod...ther-brake-pad
They were definitely an improvement of standard rim compound.
https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/prod...ther-brake-pad
They were definitely an improvement of standard rim compound.
