PAIR 28 x 1 ½ (635) WHEELS FOR VINTAGE ROADSTER BIKE WESTWOOD ROD BRAKE CHROME RIMS
REALLY HARD TO FIND THESE 28” WHEELS THAT WERE FITTED TO THE HUGE LADIES & MENS ROADSTER BIKES MAKE IN THE 1930’s – 1950’s (poss before & after)
YOU ARE BUYING A PAIR OF STEEL CHROME PLATED 28 x 1 ½” WESTWOOD RIM WHEELS
IDEAL FOR A VINTAGE TRADITIONAL BIKE OR A MODERN DUTCH BIKE WITH ROD OR ROLLER BRAKE ( for Dutch bikes treble check the size is correct modern 28” is different , you must have 635. Tyres )
28 x 1 1/2" CHROME RIM WITH 36 SPOKES
THESE CHROME FINISH RIMS ARE NOT HIGHLY POLISHED CHROME SO WORK VERY WELL ON BIKES MADE ALL THOSE YEARS AGO
THESE WHEELS ARE BUILT TO TAKE 28 x 1 1/2 (635) TYRES (these are not 700c 28” 622 if in doubt please ask before purchase)
CHROME HUBS
STANDARD SIZE VALVE HOLE
FRONT HUB; 100mm OLD WITH 5/16” AXLE
REAR HUB; 110mm OLD WITH 3/8” AXLE
THESE ARE DESIGNED FOR USE ON OLD FASHION STYLE BIKES THAT USE ROD BRAKES (Also known as roller lever brakes) SO THESE WHEELS CANNOT BE USED ON BIKES WITH CABLE OPERATED BIKES (if in doubt ask before you buy)
WEIGHT 3.37kgs APPROX
WE MENTION VINTAGE IN THE HEADING BECAUSE THESE ARE SUITABLE FOR VINTAGE BIKES BUT THEY ARE NOT ACTUALLY VINTAGE THEY ARE MODERN DAY VERSIONS
IF YOU REQUIRE A FREEWHEEL FITTED WE CAN OFFER 16 OR 18 TEETH FOR ONLY £4 EXTRA PLEASE CONTACT WITH SIZE REQUIRED & WE WILL FIT