siverson@garlic.com wrote:
>
> I am just completing the restoration of a 1974 vintage Hetchins curly.
> I have outfitted this bike with a complete set of Campy NR components
> from a Raleigh Pro of the same year, and a Cinelli (old logo) bar and
> stem.
>
> I have a choice of two wheelsets to install on this bike: A 5-speed
> Cinelli bi-valent set with Ambrosio 19-extra Elite rims; or a set with
> Campy NR hubs front LF and rear High/Low hub built on Mavic G-40 rims
> with 6speed Regina Oro freewheel. (Both rim sets are for 700c
> wire-bead tires)
>
> I like the bi-valents most because they are "cool" and rare, but the
> High/Low set would seem to be more in keeping with what would have been
> built-up on this bike when it was new. I'm quit sure that Cinelli had
> discontinued production of the bi-valent hubs long before 74.
>
> If you were judging the restoration of this bike which wheel set would
> you prefer to see?
My opinion: the Campagnolo Hi/Low set. The bivalents are more appropriate for a 1960s era bike.
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, California
http://www.velo-retro.com (NEW list of reprints and T-shirts)