Mastodawn

Dreamt I was riding my first road bike down gravel roads last night and it worked better than expected. Bought in the early 80's when I was in the Air Force, this was my first real bike not from a hardware store. Dug it out of the garage this morning to check everything, maybe an easy ride if it warms up. Front tire inflated easily (Presta), but had to reconfigure pump for back valve, which inflated and immediately emptied. Not only is it a Schrader but it doesn't have an inner core. Yeah, it's been a while.
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Jer 🚲1d ago

If someone wanted to get new wheels and tires for this what size would they shoot for? That is, is there a common, easily obtainable size that would fit?
Update: I should have said "rims" and tires.
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Isaac 1d ago

@jerzone 700c is just a bit smaller. Honestly, clean and repack the hubs, adjust the cones and throw some 27" Panaracer Paselas on there and enjoy.

Brakes may not have enough reach going to smaller 700c wheels, so then the costs increase.

Good brake pads and you'll stop fine. Compressionless housing helps a ton.

I've restored lots of old road bikes. Some got 700c, some stick with 27. I like keeping original when possible.

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Jer 🚲1d ago

@idropyou Front wheel cone on one side looks a little rough, can these be sanded smooth? One or two bearings not as shiny and smooth as the others. Tried to find parts for Maillard hub and now feel like an old timer for sure.

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Isaac

@jerzone Yeah, that one's rough.

Many cones are rather similar, so a whole axle assembly may be the ticket if you can't find an original. Ball bearings should be easy to find; just measure with a caliper.

I'd probably just hit that with some progressively finer sandpaper and make it look better and call it good.