Westwood rim

Westwood rims have rounded sides, so they are not suitable for use with caliper brakes.

[3] Westwood rims features a wide single-wall cross section, the inside circumference of the rim has a contoured section shape to aid with strength.

Today Westwood profile rims found in the West are mostly used in drum brake system roadsters and, to a lesser degree, in bicycles with coaster brake systems.

Today The Worksman Cycles Company (www.worksmancycles.com) still makes Heavy Duty Bicycles and Commercial Grade Adult Tricycles using a variation of the old Westwood rims, using 11g sprokes as well for added durability.

They are noted for their strength, and there is also a Schwinn Bicycle Company copy of this design.