The Maaslands schrieb:
> There were without doubt alloy rims that were supplied on bikes like the
> Maino. I don't believe they were 27" but rather 700C. Among others,
> Ambrosio made such rims. Can you confirm that the rims on the bike are
> actually 27"?
My 1937 Automoto
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/France/bicycles/Automoto/Automoto_MAppel.htm
came with what i believe were the original rims (well how certain can
you be... were there double butted stainless spokes in 1937?). Alloy
type which polished pretty nicely.
I think, but am not sure, i can see remains of an "AVA" label on the
rear one. The shape of the rims is certainly of that vintage.
They are 700c, btw...
Martin Appel
Munich, Germany
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