Types of rims for rod brakes

There are two types of rims for rod brake bicycles, below we explain the different profiles, the most common sizes and their equivalences in the different existing nomenclatures.

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Westrick type bicycle rim

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Westrick type rims are mixed, and can be used both on bicycles with rod brakes and on bicycles with caliper brakes.

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Westwood type bicycle rims

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Westwood type rims are exclusively for bicycles with rod brakes, they cannot be used with caliper brakes.

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