[CR]Sprint rims

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

From: "Greg Thies" <gregt@cs.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 22:40:36 -0500
Subject: [CR]Sprint rims

Could the experts on the list who know the idiosyncrasies between US and European bike terminology help clarify what is meant by a "sprint" rim? Is it just another name for a rim that takes a tubular tire (tyre) or is there more to it than that?

Thanks in advance.

Greg Thies
Vienna, Virginia