Author Topic: Araya 7b 7c 7x? (Read 9940 times)

insectbones · « **on:** October 06, 2013, 09:27 PM »

Can any of you guys tell me what is the difference between these rims, and what years they were in production from and to?

Cheers

Devilock · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2013, 09:38 PM »

insectbones · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2013, 09:44 PM »

Ta very much....

The Burner King · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2013, 09:47 PM »

I dont have pics, but i can kind of tell you the difference. The b's i think came first, then the c's and then the x's. I'm not 100% sure of this, but i think thats the order they run.

The C's are flat across the surface of the rims, the X's are raised slightly through the middle part of the rim, and the B's are also raised in the middle but it is more pronounced and more rounded, and also a look of a ridge each side of the raised part.

The Burner King · « **Reply #4 on:** October 06, 2013, 09:50 PM »

Here you go B top X middle C bottom

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/p1012057_blowup.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/53510&h=768&w=1024&sz=49&tbnid=LA4nVrVA8EBPWM:&tbnh=95&tbnw=127&zoom=1&usg=__YgXmBfDome43OHJnLdEg6htnhu4=&docid=79xTQY24pK6UiM&sa=X&ei=K8xRUrf3C-WT0QX8h4CAAw&ved=0CFcQ9QEwCA

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/araya_7x_24x1.75_blue_rim_set3_copy0_lg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bmxmuseum.com/forsale/42528&h=398&w=600&sz=35&tbnid=gTqSRgUqkqiF_M:&tbnh=90&tbnw=136&zoom=1&usg=__r27q1A_tukWfcHISuRyTUotTFsA=&docid=RYC7f2mBK0S9OM&sa=X&ei=qcxRUsmVL8mm0QXo5IFA&ved=0CFMQ9QEwCA

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=7+c+rim&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=1MxRUvayNOOw0AXa1YCgBQ&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1120&bih=535&dpr=1.71#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=fgbcFla0OEDN5M%3A%3Bcs6c3imHC07N2M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F2.bp.blogspot.com%252F-CV4cogsCYZE%252FUG1_Fxb8rKI%252FAAAAAAAAa8A%252FCtKMH7JDaZI%252Fs1600%252FAraya%252BRed%252B7c%252BRim%252B%285%29.JPG%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fitm%252FAraya-BMX-Old-School-Red-7c-Rim-Wheel-20-x-36-Holes-%252F110960386909%3B640%3B480

willo73 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2013, 10:05 PM »

There's some good info here - http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=13525

stidds · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2013, 10:18 PM »

Araya 7B - From 1978

Araya 7C - From 1979

Araya 7X - From 1981

insectbones · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2013, 10:22 PM »

Cheers guys, know what i want now

Devilock · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2013, 10:51 PM »

7X were available as early as January 81.

kalex · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2013, 08:53 PM »

b's

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2013, 08:56 PM »

no you're all wrong.

you want 7l's

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2013, 08:57 PM »

IF you can find them!

Andy68 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:04 PM »

Think there's different 'generations' too?? Think I've seen 7c's with different 'Araya' stamps?

Nick, 7l's?

? I need educating and if I don't ask.......

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:18 PM »

Quote from: Andy68 on October 07, 2013, 10:04 PM

Think there's different 'generations' too?? Think I've seen 7c's with different 'Araya' stamps?

Nick, 7l's?? I need educating and if I don't ask.......

Look closely, the shape is beautiful

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r189/jjvh66/Parts%2520Guide/Araya7L1985.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id%3D13525&h=369&w=800&sz=72&tbnid=izbFNY7W2f4YKM:&tbnh=55&tbnw=120&zoom=1&usg=__6rZi_WXRoab-wQhKj7LjYbeAJUM=&docid=5ocFDlceqQ0cmM&sa=X&ei=7iRTUoLiJ-bt0gXV5oHIAw&ved=0CDcQ9QEwAg

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:19 PM »

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=araya+7l&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=7iRTUoLiJ-bt0gXV5oHIAw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=667&dpr=1#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=WUoZakXr9zzz9M%3A%3By5mf9oYxkupBtM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fimg299.imageshack.us%252Fimg299%252F9260%252Faraya7lrimpic2gf5.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.vintagebmx.com%252Fcommunity%252Flofiversion%252Findex.php%252Ft1026672.html%3B800%3B600

stidds · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:45 PM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on October 07, 2013, 10:19 PM

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=araya+7l&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=7iRTUoLiJ-bt0gXV5oHIAw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=667&dpr=1#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=WUoZakXr9zzz9M%3A%3By5mf9oYxkupBtM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fimg299.imageshack.us%252Fimg299%252F9260%252Faraya7lrimpic2gf5.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.vintagebmx.com%252Fcommunity%252Flofiversion%252Findex.php%252Ft1026672.html%3B800%3B600

I do love those 7L rims, I definitely need a set for my next build.

insectbones · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2013, 08:14 AM »

Quote from: kalex on October 07, 2013, 08:53 PM

b's

Agreed

L's are nice too

kungfunky · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2013, 08:28 AM »

2 gens of the 7b also. gen 1s are much harder to find obviously and have different lettering and the raised piece is slightly different.
Gen 1

Andy68 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2013, 08:36 AM »

Thank you all. As i'm far younger than you lot it was all about 7x's & Speedlines in my day!!

I Like the idea of a 7b front & 7c rear on the VP..........

kungfunky · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2013, 08:47 AM »

Do it Andy, loads of pros had different rims/hubs

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 08, 2013, 08:52 AM »

Quote from: kungfunky on October 08, 2013, 08:47 AM

Do it Andy, loads of pros had different rims/hubs

You just used 'Andy' and 'Pro' in the same sentence

kungfunky · « **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2013, 09:55 AM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on October 08, 2013, 08:52 AM

Quote from: kungfunky on October 08, 2013, 08:47 AM
Do it Andy, loads of pros had different rims/hubs

You just used 'Andy' and 'Pro' in the same sentence

I have a newborn in the house and get little sleep, excuse my poor choice of words

kalex · « **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2013, 10:14 AM »

don't weinmann do a 7b version

is this the same as the araya 7b as it seems strange both being called the same model

or is weinmann a sister company to araya.

as i can't imagine to different companies using the same model name for the same product unless there connected some how

southern andy · « **Reply #23 on:** October 08, 2013, 10:21 AM »

I have these hung in the shed............. Yes i know they're Ukais but they're the same for some reason.

What's weirder is i don't know where i got them from or from whom. I don't even know how long i've had them

They were hung under an old waterproof coat i've never worn. $:-\$

insectbones · « **Reply #24 on:** October 08, 2013, 11:30 AM »

So, which are considered the better rims, Ukai or Araya?