Hi Neil,
Again, thanks to you and Peter for lots of helpful suggestions. I would like to clarify something about the wheels/rims though: both ebay auctions for rims that you mentioned specify that the rims are "wired on". Excuse my ignorance, but what does that mean? Is it different from regular modern "clincher" wheels, and if so (as I'm afraid it is) what tires are available currently?
Thanks.
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Cheers,
Dmitry Yaitskov,
Toronto, Canada.