40`s / 50`s track rims 32/40 - suggestions please

[julianm]

Slow slow restoration of a JRJ track frame is in process. It`s going to end up as my son`s bike - he is a pretty powerful rider & I need something for his wheels which will be suitably styled for the age of the frame but also suitable for serious riding. I`m OK for hubs, what might be best for the rims - would consider tubs or clinchers - what do you suggest?
I`m a bit concerned about using something 50yrs old for serious riding with 14 stone on it ........
Thanks for any opinions!
Julian

 

[Midlife]

Are you after rims for tubs.......If so I'd go for Fiamme road, tough critters

or the mavic sport / ssc series


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Shaun

 

[keithglos]

Agree with the suggestion, Fiamme road rims (14 ounce) were widely used 1950's and 1960's, I used to buy crate lots.
Used a dab of clear varnish on the spoke nipples after building, stopped them shaking loose, and sealed them from water.
Mavics of the time were 11 ounce, a bit wider, and equally strong. I think SSC were a bit later.
Also Super Champion 10 ounce were strong enough. Wired on 27 x 1 1/4 inch rims of the time were pretty weak in comparison.