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Some quick pics of the refurbished wheels . Front just needed truing up and new bearings and cones , finished off with some natty wing nuts .
Rebuild the rear wheel with the new coaster hub , using the original Stainless steel rim .Wanted to do this 4 cross , but couldn't find any 310mm spokes , so went with 3 cross . Because the rear hub flanges are thin and made of steel , I used brass spoke washers , this gives the spoke heads a lot more support and stops the spokes being guillotined
The more observant amongst you , may have noticed that the tyres have changed colour . A friend gifted these antique cream Schwalbe tyres and , as there in better shape than the originals , there staying , at least for the time being . Not sure which colour I prefer at the moment.