27 1 1/4 Dunlop special lightweights

[Ben.jubei]

Hi all

Looking for some advice on the small but present ding on these wheels. They are original equipment for my Carlton Cobra and the produce a slight ticking/rub on the road test

 

[Midlife]

If they are steel then two blocks of metal or hardwood either side and persuade the bump to go flat the

 

[keithglos]

Before it wears a hole in the rim.

Keith

 

[Midlife]

Just out of curiosity what year is your Cobra ? My first proper bike about 1973-4. Any pics?

 

[Ben.jubei]

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The wheels are steel and thought as much. May use a G clamp and take it easy. It’s only small but needs doing. Here is a pic in its current state. Very nearly done believe to be 1960s mid to late? Has the funny number on B.B. but no number on dropout

 

[allenh]

That freewheel certainly makes the most out of the range of that Huret rear mech, what size is it?

 

[Ben.jubei]

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I’ve not seen a freewheel like it before but counts up as 14/16?! But the larger gear as big spaces in between the teeth. The rear mech works great but needs a clean. Any info on the freewheel would be great

 

[allenh]

I've seen them before and I think you're supposed to count them as double the tooth count as it misses every other one, so if it is 16 that means a 32 and I must admit I've never tried bigger but always thought the limit of those mechs was 28 teeth normally and that looks bigger than 28

 

[Ben.jubei]

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I have a 28 on me Raleigh Banana. If it is 32 equivalence then it’s good. I live in a hilly area and been out today on it and it does climb well considering the age.