Does anyone know where I can find 630mm wheels for a Dawes Galaxy from the 70s

[Saluki]

I am getting tired of looking. I can find tyres but not wheels.
Please can anyone in CC land advise. New or used just to get the old girl back on the road.
Asking for my neighbour who has no internet. They are looking for a cassette too. A five speed.

 

[biggs682]

@Saluki load on e bay via Parkers or Bankrupt bike parts in Birmingham who should be able to sort the cassette as well

I might have a set of wheels but i fear they might not be a matched pr

 

[MichaelW2]

27" wheels

https://www.parkersofbolton.co.uk/p...MIy7XrtdjP4AIVh813Ch17vQvNEAkYAiABEgJVn_D_BwE

 

[Saluki]

@Saluki load on e bay via Parkers or Bankrupt bike parts in Birmingham who should be able to sort the cassette as well

I might have a set of wheels but i fear they might not be a matched pr

I will ask if a matched pair are vital. He has broken spokes on rear and can’t get the cassette off. It won’t budge. It’s been to the LBS and they can’t get it off either.

 

[wisdom]

I will ask if a matched pair are vital. He has broken spokes on rear and can’t get the cassette off. It won’t budge. It’s been to the LBS and they can’t get it off either.

Could it not be a freewheel if it's a 70's galaxy?

 

[dan_bo]

Try Gerry Shields (Manchester mind) or SJS cycles

 

[biggs682]

Try Gerry Shields (Manchester mind) or SJS cycles

Sjs only show rims .

I will ask if a matched pair are vital. He has broken spokes on rear and can’t get the cassette off. It won’t budge. It’s been to the LBS and they can’t get it off either.

Ok

 

[contadino]

I got a 27" wheelset from Baldwins a few years ago and a new rear wheel last spring. No brand, cost peanuts, but they stay true and I'm a fat fella that tours so load them up.

I'd recommend them.

 

[Saluki]

Could it not be a freewheel if it's a 70's galaxy?

I don’t know. I will ask tomorrow. Neighbour refuses to have ‘that internet’.

 

[Saluki]

Sjs only show rims .



Ok

He said that he wants to keep the Dawes as original as possible. I did say that wheels are generally the first upgrade and are seen as consumables.
He does want them to match though.

 

[roadrash]

ive had cheap wheels from baldwins and they have been fine... a big plus is baldwins is only 10 mins from my front door

 

[cambiker71]

Bankrupt bike parts have them, always had good service from them for older stuff too...

https://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/pair-27-x-1-1-4-vintage-racer-racing-classic-race-bike-chrome-rim-wheels-rare-bbp2211255?search=27 wheel&description=false

Or polished alloy rims...

https://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk...-bbp2211543?search=27 wheel&description=false

 

[si_c]

Another thumbs up from me for Baldwins - but you need to make sure that you ask for the spacing to be set correctly - a lot of modern hubs will come with 130mm spacing, however I'm guessing that your neighbour's Dawes doesn't - it could be either 120mm or 126mm - so you need to check the spacing whomever you buy it from.

 

[rogerzilla]

27" rims aren't too hard to find NOS. Hubs don't care what size the rim is. Generally it's easier to change to 700c for the wider tyre choice - if the brakes will reach the extra 4mm.