650c x 23a Wheels?

[Tommy Leyland]

I need 1 new wheel for an old women's racing bike but it's 650c x 23a and it's impossible to find anywhere!
Does anyone know anywhere that might sell one?

 

[HLaB]

You could try google shops for a lead, it lools like there's a few there.

 

[Tommy Leyland]

Does the x 23a side make any difference? Will most 750c wheels fit?

 

[HLaB]

Does the x 23a side make any difference? Will most 750c wheels fit?

I think its just the width and the diameter is the important thing for (reach, clearance) and they would fit but you could look at the late Sheldon Brown's site.

 

[tyred]

I think these are what you need but do your homework carefully and don't send the assassin after me if I'm wrong as tyre sizing can be a nightmare.

 

[Tommy Leyland]

Thanks for the replies, I have the tires and inner tubes, it's just the wheel that has buckled to high heaven. Wanted to avoid the cost of a new wheel and inner tube too but not the end of the world.

 

[User16625]

I think its just the width and the diameter is the important thing for (reach, clearance) and they would fit but you could look at the late Sheldon Brown's site.

late Sheldon Brown? Do you mean hes died or something?

 

[HLaB]

late Sheldon Brown? Do you mean hes died or something?

Unfortunately yes