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inconsistent wet weather brake action can be symptoms related to the 
widespread scourge of steel rims on older bikes.  Holler at us all you 70's 
and 80's Schwinn, Peugeot and Raleigh riders!  Those vintage bike 
manufacturers and many others once offered aluminum (AKA Alloy) rims as 
major upgrade to cheaper steel rims on basic wheelsets.  Today, the lighter 
weight and better brake action of aluminum rim surfaces are standard 
features on almost all new bikes of decent quality.
As a service to our vintage bike riders who need better brake action, we 
are discounting labor to upgrade to a new set of alloy wheels and fresh 
brake pads!  Dropping the pounds (yes, in many cases making your bike 
pounds lighter) by ditching your old steel wheels for an alloy wheelset 
will improve handling and acceleration.  In short, alloy wheels are the 
best possible safety and performance upgrade you can make to any vintage 
ride with steel rims!  Stop in for us to check out your bike and give you a 
full estimate for this great deal.
The Fine Print: Our &quot;Steel Wheel Deal&quot; is 25 bucks (normally $40) and 
covers installation and adjustment of a new alloy wheelset plus the 
installation and adjustment of wet weather specific brake pads (if 
available).  Labor charge does NOT include parts.  The offer only applies 
to replacement of both front and rear wheels and cannot be applied 
individually or split between two bikes.  Must be present to win. 
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widespread scourge of steel rims on older bikes.  Holler at us all you 70's 
and 80's Schwinn, Peugeot and Raleigh riders!  Those vintage bike 
manufacturers and many others once offered aluminum (AKA Alloy) rims as 
major upgrade to cheaper steel rims on basic wheelsets.  Today, the lighter 
weight and better brake action of aluminum rim surfaces are standard 
features on almost all new bikes of decent quality.
As a service to our vintage bike riders who need better brake action, we 
are discounting labor to upgrade to a new set of alloy wheels and fresh 
brake pads!  Dropping the pounds (yes, in many cases making your bike 
pounds lighter) by ditching your old steel wheels for an alloy wheelset 
will improve handling and acceleration.  In short, alloy wheels are the 
best possible safety and performance upgrade you can make to any vintage 
ride with steel rims!  Stop in for us to check out your bike and give you a 
full estimate for this great deal.
The Fine Print: Our &quot;Steel Wheel Deal&quot; is 25 bucks (normally $40) and 
covers installation and adjustment of a new alloy wheelset plus the 
installation and adjustment of wet weather specific brake pads (if 
available).  Labor charge does NOT include parts.  The offer only applies 
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widespread scourge of steel rims on older bikes.  Holler at us all you 70's 
and 80's Schwinn, Peugeot and Raleigh riders!  Those vintage bike 
manufacturers and many others once offered aluminum (AKA Alloy) rims as 
major upgrade to cheaper steel rims on basic wheelsets.  Today, the lighter 
weight and better brake action of aluminum rim surfaces are standard 
features on almost all new bikes of decent quality.
As a service to our vintage bike riders who need better brake action, we 
are discounting labor to upgrade to a new set of alloy wheels and fresh 
brake pads!  Dropping the pounds (yes, in many cases making your bike 
pounds lighter) by ditching your old steel wheels for an alloy wheelset 
will improve handling and acceleration.  In short, alloy wheels are the 
best possible safety and performance upgrade you can make to any vintage 
ride with steel rims!  Stop in for us to check out your bike and give you a 
full estimate for this great deal.
The Fine Print: Our &quot;Steel Wheel Deal&quot; is 25 bucks (normally $40) and 
covers installation and adjustment of a new alloy wheelset plus the 
installation and adjustment of wet weather specific brake pads (if 
available).  Labor charge does NOT include parts.  The offer only applies 
to replacement of both front and rear wheels and cannot be applied 
individually or split between two bikes.  Must be present to win. 
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