Re: [CR] Source for New 40 Hole Rims?

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Falck)

From: "Jay Fichialos" <quadmod@gmail.com>
To: Barb and Dan Artley <hydelake@verizon.net>
In-Reply-To: <000d01ca4f64$30a39030$2f01a8c0@danbarbpc>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:29:35 -0600
References: <000d01ca4f64$30a39030$2f01a8c0@danbarbpc>
Cc: Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Source for New 40 Hole Rims?


I just received an email from Chris at Velo Orange about producing 40h rims.

"I'm afraid that we would, at minimum, need to order 100 rims for a 40h drilling and I simply don't think that there is enough demand."

It's probably true, but disappointing none the less.

I'd be good for 2, anyone else interested in 98 40h rims? ;)

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