Hi Wes:
The SC (non-ferruled) wood rims do show up on eBay from time to time, but are generally pretty pricey when NOS from what I've seen. The Ghisallo (also non-ferruled) laminated ash rims from the late '70s were more common I think - Bike Nashbar blew them out cheaply around 1982 or so IIRC. I have a pair laced to Record low-flange hubs on my eclectic Zeus/Campy/Suntour/Roto-equipped Stella. The rims draw a lot of attention on group rides, that's for sure. The only issue I've had with them is the braking surface grabbing/squealing a bit sometimes.
The wood-reinforced Scheeren Standards, at about 270 grams, are very cool rims for lighter riders IMO. I've got an ancient set on my '69 Raleigh Pro, and they are a very strong rim for their weight. My understanding is that they were a "hot setup" back in the '60s and '70s. Mine are 120mm-spaced, tho' - not sure about 130 - I don't have anything that new...!
The Scheeren Weltmeisters, at 200 grams, are really nice track-specific rims, on the other hand....
Hope this helps.
Greg Parker A2 MI USA
> Message: 22
> From: Wdgadd@aol.com
> Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 23:50:55 EDT
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]wooden tubular rims
>
> Does anyone have any experience with using wooden rims? Is there any
> difference in ride quality (I know I'm opening up a can of worms here!)?
> How
> about braking? I seem to remember that Wheelsmith had wood rims available
> not
> long ago; anyone know if they still do? How rare are the SuperChampion
> Darrigade rims that were ferruled and thus used standard nipples? How does
> weight compare to a regular dural rim?
> I'm also interested in the old wood insert Scheeren rims. How well did
> the standard ones (not the Weltmeisters) work on the road? Fragile? Could
> they stand the tension of being dished for a 130mm/7speed wheel?
> Enquiring minds want to know!
>
> Best regards,
> Wes Gadd
> Unionville,CT