Why I Still Choose Araya Rim Sets for My Classic Bikes
I remember the first time I realized how much an araya rim could actually change the way a bike feels under your feet. I was working on an old 80s mountain bike—one of those steel-framed tanks that had seen better days—and the original wheels were completely trashed. I managed to score a pair of vintage Arayas from a local swap meet, and after a bit of polishing and some fresh grease in the hubs, the bike didn't just look better; it felt snappy and responsive in a way that surprised me. ...