I'm in the same camp, looking for a nice matching 32/40h set of rims. Preferably polished silver, 27" would be ideal but I'd settle for 700c at this point.
I vaguely remember in a film about the Taylor brothers, it showed them custom drilling rims for the hole count they wanted... Anyone still have the ability to do this?
Jay Fichialos Pleasant Grove, Utah USA
On Oct 17, 2009, at 1:58 PM, Barb and Dan Artley wrote:
> I'm looking for 40 hole rims as part of a 32 x 40 hole set for a
> vintage bike. I'm ok with a modern set, but would like them to
> match. Harris Cyclery used to stock the venerable CR-18 in 40
> holes, but apparently no longer. I'd love to get something like the
> even nicer rims that Velo Orange and Vintage Bicycle Press sell, not
> yet available in 40 holes.
>
> Is there a source for a modern 32 x 40 hole set of rims that I might
> find? Or is there enough need from the vintage community to support
> having one of those two company's make a special order for 40 holed
> rims? Please let the group know on list if you'd be willing to
> purchase a modern, classic style 40 hole rim. I still believe that
> the 32 x 40 front/rear combination really is a nice idea even if no
> longer a standard.
>
> Regards, and Happy trails.
>
> Dan Artley in Parkton, Maryland USA