i don’t know much about this stuff but i have an old schwinn collegiate. apparently one of my wheels is damaged though so i need to get a new one. i know someone makes tires that size but i was wondering if there were new wheels i could buy that would be a little cheaper than getting a vintage one?
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You can still buy 27 inch wheels.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=27+inch+wheels+bike&aq=2&oq=27+inch+wheel&aqi=g6g-m4
The answer isn’t so simple.
The Collegiate was made in 2 different wheel sizes- 27″ and 26″. If your bike has 27″ wheels then you can use any 27″ wheel. If you have 26″ wheels then I am afraid you are out of luck unless you can find a parts bike. Schwinn made the rims, frame tubing, and much of the other stuff themselves so it is highly unlikely that there is an aftermarket source.. but I have another solution.
The Schwinn 26″ wheels were just a tiny bit bigger than other lightweight (NOT mountain bike) 26″ wheels. After verifying that you can readjust the brake pads lower just look for some 26 x 1 3/8″ wheels, readjust the brakes, and you are ready to go.