Pete Geurds wrote:
>I found two websites which mention this rim and tire size.
>Both mention they're an obsolete size for "Very old U.S. lightweights ".
>So what kind of bike are we referring to?
>Not a ballooner(26"x2.125"), or a pre-balloon tire bike(single tube
>-28"x1 1/2").
>A road bike, or track bike?
The bikes I've seen these on were '30s-'40s adult general-purpose
bikes, similar styling/purpose to English 3-speeds, but generally
with just a single speed coaster brake. I've mostly seen them on
Columbias.
>If you haven't guessed, I have a set of these and I'm wondering what to
>do with them.
>The rims are painted red with white or cream pinstripe, and the rear has
>a New Departure hub with skip link sprocket.
>Tires are "GOODYEAR RIB".
Somebody wants these desperately for a restoration. Sorry, I don't know who...
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