RIGIDA 700c front wheel for vintage touring bike RO29

RIGIDA 700c: The French Steel Roller Your Touring Build Has Been Waiting For

When a vintage touring bike comes into the workshop with a bent or rusted-through front hoop, the search begins for something that matches both the era and the spacing. This RIGIDA 700c front wheel answers that brief: a French-made steel rim built for clincher tyres, stamped with the RIGIDA name that equipped countless European light touring and randonneuse machines from the post-war decades onward.

The wheel measures 622mm at the bead seat — the 700C standard — and takes a wired-on (clincher) tyre. Oxidation is present and should be expected from a used component of this age;. As with any second-hand wheel,, so examine them before committing to a restoration or replacement.

Why This RIGIDA Front Wheel Suits a Period-Correct Touring Build

• French origin — a genuine RIGIDA product, not a later reproduction.
• Steel construction — matching the material conventions of mid-century touring frames.
• 622mm / 700C bead seat diameter — the size that dominated European touring and randonneuse bicycles.
• Clincher (wired-on) mounting — practical for riders who prefer to run modern wired tyres on a classic platform.
• Oxidation noted — condition disclosed upfront so there are no surprises.

The 700C format makes this wheel particularly relevant if you are working on a Mavic RANDONNEUSE clincher front wheel build and need a compatible replacement or spare, or if you are comparing options against an AVA 1964 front wheel with ATOM hub for a Peugeot touring project.

Key specifications

• Country of origin: FRANCE
• Oxidation: Yes
• Material: Steel
• Wheel diameter: 622mm - 700C
• Mounting: Wired-on tyre (clincher)
• Manufacturer part number: 0000

Matching a Front Wheel to the Rest of the Cockpit

If the cockpit of your touring bike also needs attention, a vintage ITM 5 TEMA randonneur handlebar, 41.5 cm is a natural period companion, and a vintage chainring guard finishes the drivetrain side of the build. Browse more vintage bicycle wheels in our dedicated range if you are sourcing both ends of the wheelset at once.