I agree. And if you want a 32 hole for the front to match, the CR-18 is available in 32 as well, (in 700c).
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> At 10:57 AM -0400 9/7/03, Atrikerider@aol.com wrote:
> >I am seeking suggestions for light alloy 40h rims to use with Sturmey
archer
> >hubs; in this case a FM hub. Any suggestions including OT possibilities
> >welcome. I am willing to use sewups, 700c or 27" tires. The local
> >LBS seems to
> >have access to only tandem stuff w/40h --too heavy.
>
> Best current option I know of would be the Sun CR-18, available in
> 622 (700c) in this drilling. We stock 'em.
>
> If you poke around eBay and other NOS sources, you might dig up
> something in a tubular rim. Good, lightweight clincher rims (by
> modern standards) didn't exist back in the 32-40 era.
>
> Sheldon "32-40 Or Fight" Brown
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