Hi there! I've been looking around for NOS period correct
rims for my early eighties Eddy Merckx. I'm interested in a
couple of pairs of tubular rims, but I only have experience
with clincher rims. If anyone could help me understand the
difference between grommets, eyelets, and washers I'd
appreciate it. One description of rims for sale said that they
had been partially drilled out to make the glue adhere
better, but I've read that they used to do that to save weight
or to balance them. Any help in understanding the advantages/
disadvantages to tubulars vs. clinchers would be great. Thanks!
Erik Olsson
Rochester, N.Y.