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#Post#: 2147--------------------------------------------------
Rim Sizes?
By: patentgeek Date: August 26, 2017, 10:42 pm
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My Nuovo Falcone project came with a WM2-18 front rim and a
WM3-18 rear rim as detailed below. I suspect that at least one
of these rims is not original given the Akront / Borrani
mis-match.
Front Wheel: Akront 18-1.85.36-S-118S
Rear Wheel: Borrani WM-3/2.15-18/36 RM-01-4402
Are these the correct widths? The parts manual seems to
indicate a WM3 for the rear, but I don't see a specification for
the front.
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Re: Rim Sizes?
By: banquo Date: August 30, 2017, 6:02 pm
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The stock rims aren't the same part number:
Front
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Rear
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Unfortunately, I can't check the zizes, as mine have been
restrung in stainless (same both ends I think)
#Post#: 2158--------------------------------------------------
Re: Rim Sizes?
By: huub Date: August 31, 2017, 3:10 am
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they were originally both WM3/2.15
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Re: Rim Sizes?
By: banquo Date: August 31, 2017, 4:52 am
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That's interesting huub; why would they have different part
numbers if they're both the same I wonder... ???
#Post#: 2160--------------------------------------------------
Re: Rim Sizes?
By: Redsingle Date: August 31, 2017, 8:13 am
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Angle of the spokes might be different, and thus the angle of
drilling of the rim.
Redsingle
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Re: Rim Sizes?
By: banquo Date: August 31, 2017, 10:15 am
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Yes, i suppose that would make sense...
#Post#: 2196--------------------------------------------------
Re: Rim Sizes?
By: patentgeek Date: October 22, 2017, 11:11 pm
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Thanks for the replies! I'm planning to replace the current
Akront and Borrani rims and will likely stick with my current
WM2/ WM3 front/rear setup in conjunction with a 3.25 width front
tire and 3.5 width rear tire. I'll probably use Takasago Excel
flanged rims, which look very similar to vintage Borrani rims
but are substantially stronger.
#Post#: 2795--------------------------------------------------
Re: Rim Sizes?
By: JayDee24ca Date: May 30, 2020, 2:01 pm
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[quote author=patentgeek link=topic=336.msg2196#msg2196
date=1508731914]
Thanks for the replies! I'm planning to replace the current
Akront and Borrani rims and will likely stick with my current
WM2/ WM3 front/rear setup in conjunction with a 3.25 width front
tire and 3.5 width rear tire. I'll probably use Takasago Excel
flanged rims, which look very similar to vintage Borrani rims
but are substantially stronger.
[/quote]
I'm resurrecting this three year old thread, but did you ever go
ahead with your rim change? If so, do you have details on
replacement rim type and model, and spoke description? The
wheels on my NF are abysmally rusty and I want to swap them out
for something else. Not really sure where to start.
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