Re: [CR]Rim question

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Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2002 21:15:18 -0700
Subject: Re: [CR]Rim question
From: "Bill Bryant" <bill_bryant@prodigy.net>
To: Paul Williams <8pbw@qsilver.queensu.ca>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <5.1.0.14.0.20020728210528.00a03380@qsilver.queensu.ca>


Gray Mavic SSCs would be correct, but way too hard to find anymore. The Mavic GP-4 would also be a good choice--still available at a modest cost with a little searching. Great rim that'll hold up very well.

Both are tubular rims, but no TI Raleighs came with clinchers that I can recall. The very nice Mavic E-2s were the only thing doing if you insist on clinchers, but they're all pretty much used up I fear. (The other narrow clincher rim of the day was the Rigida 1320, but they were real dogs.)

Bill Bryant Santa Cruz, CA

on 7/28/02 6:19 PM, Paul Williams at 8pbw@qsilver.queensu.ca wrote:
> Hi,
>
> The first of a series of questions as I try to get myself back on the road.
>
> I need advice from all of you wheel experts out there. What rims for my 81
> TI-Raleigh? I have Campagnolo Record 1982 LF Hubs - 36 holes, Maillard
> Course six-speed (also about 82) freewheel, and Weinmann 250 Concave rims.
> The rims have served me faithfully for 20 years but I would like something
> a little lighter in weight and more in keeping with what should be on the
> bike. I have never ridden tubs - always clinchers. What is the general
> recommendation?
>
> I don't want to spend a small fortune!
>
> Paul "looking to shed a few ounces - the bike too!" Williams,
> Kingston, Ontario