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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 3:35 am |
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verktyg |
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DISCLAIMER: I have no involvement with any of these sellers nor am I endorsing their items!
Looking on eBay recently I ran across these new wheels with 700c alloy rims that will fit many older Gitanes.
Most Gitanes up through the late 70s had 5 speed freewheels with 120mm wide rear hubs as measured across the axle locknut flats.
When 6 speed freewheels became popular rear axle widths were increased to 126mm wide.
Later when 7 and 8 speed freewheels plus 7, 8 and 9 speed "freehubs" came out the rear axle widths were increased further to 130mm (same thing for 10 and 11 speeds).
Those of you with 27" steel rims could benefit quite a bit by switching to alloy rims plus there are a lot more choices in 700c tires vs. 27".
Here's one example. I think the seller told me that the hubs were private labeled sealed bearing Sanshine hubs (old Sunshine brand) now made in Taiwan. These wheels ahve 126mm wide rear hubs:
http://tinyurl.com/yaeddq4
$135 with free US shipping.
Here's another set with a Shimano 6 speed, 126mm wide free hub that a little more expensive:
http://tinyurl.com/yz7ge3m
These wheel appear to be offered on a regular basis.
Good luck and happy riding... |
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_________________ Chas.
SF Bay Area, CA USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:45 am |
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scozim |
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I have a couple of bikes with 27" alloy wheels right now. The local bike shop has a pretty good supply of Bontrager 27" tires which has kept me rolling for now.
I would love to switch to the 700c setup but that means also changing out my brakes because there's not currently enough reach to accomodate the smaller 700c diameter. Eventually I'll track down some longer reach brakes and then make the switch. |
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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:07 am |
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verktyg |
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scozim wrote: |
...I would love to switch to the 700c setup but that means also changing out my brakes because there's not currently enough reach to accomodate the smaller 700c diameter. Eventually I'll track down some longer reach brakes and then make the switch. |
Forgot to mention that "little" detail...
700c wheels are 4mm (~5/32") smaller in diameter than 27" wheels. Some brake calipers may not have enough reach without "minor" modification. |
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_________________ Chas.
SF Bay Area, CA USA
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1984 Criterium
1969 TdF
1971 TdF
1974 TdF
1984 TdF x 2 Bikes
1970 SC
1971 SC
1972 SC
1984 SC
1984 Team Pro
1985 Professional
1990s Team Replica |
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