Carlton Stadium.

[Porsche924]

Does any one have a 27 x 1.25 chrome 5 speed rear wheel for a Carlton Stadium. Renovated one of these b

ut I cannot find a chrome rear wheel.

 

[carpenter]

Nice job

 

[ianrauk]

I'm not a vintage fan but that looks very pretty.

 

[biggs682]

@Porsche924 Pretty sure I have where are you based ?
I am in Northamptonshire

 

[Porsche924]

@Porsche924 Pretty sure I have where are you based ?
I am in Northamptonshire

Aberdare South Wales.

 

[biggs682]

Aberdare South Wales.

Not close then , let me have a look and see if i have any boxes or it would be easier if you could get away with rims ?

 

[midlife]

There was a thread on here about bike shop that did older wheels, I'll have a think

 

[carpenter]

Does it have to be chrome?
Alloys would have been available late '70's and have a better braking surface

 

[biggs682]

There was a thread on here about bike shop that did older wheels, I'll have a think

I think Madgets and or Universal Cycle centre will do them and i think Parkers of Bolton and or Bankrupt Bike on e bay

 

[Porsche924]

Does it have to be chrome?
Alloys would have been available late '70's and have a better braking surface

The front wheel is the original chromed one and it has cleaned up very well. I purchased a rear wheel from a local cycle shop (the wheel that came with the bike was beyond repair). The new wheel is alloy and it does not look as good as a chrome one.

 

[Paulus]

Does it have to be chrome?
Alloys would have been available late '70's and have a better braking surface

I bought a pair of large flanged 27x 1 1/4 alloy wheels from these people to replace the chrome wheels on my Falcon. Not only do they look good, It really did make a noticable difference to the ride, along with much improved stopping power.
http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/bankrupt-bike-parts/Wheels-/_i.html?_nkw=27x+1+1/4+chrome+wheels&submit=Search&_lns=1&_fsub=2988748013&_sid=538207553

 

[Porsche924]

I bought a pair of large flanged 27x 1 1/4 alloy wheels from these people to replace the chrome wheels on my Falcon. It really did make a noticable difference to the ride, along with much improved stopping power.
http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/bankrupt-bike-parts/Wheels-/_i.html?_nkw=27x+1+1/4+chrome+wheels&submit=Search&_lns=1&_fsub=2988748013&_sid=538207553

Thanks.

 

[raleighnut]

Yep I'd stick an Aluminium front wheel in to match the rear, you may need to change brake pads though if it has 'Fibrax' or other similar pads fitted as they're far too abrasive for the softer metal (but needed on steel rims to get any grip in the wet)

 

[PHL67]

A nice set of aluminium weimann with large flange hubs and polished would look amazing and not out of place.

 

[Porsche924]

Thanks. I will consider your suggestion. I would really like to find an original rear wheel if possible.