Re: [CR]Track rims on the road?

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 16:45:42 -0400
To: "Otis" <otis@otisrecords.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Greg Goode" <goode@dpw.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Track rims on the road?
In-Reply-To: <NEBBKFFPJLMLKGHMFJBHKELBCPAA.otis@otisrecords.com>
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Are they tubulars or clinchers? I've ridden track rims and high-flange Campy hubs on the NYC streets for about 12 years now, never had even a wheel wobble. And I've gone down flights of stairs with them. But my comments are only anecdotal, no broader experience, and don't have experience with the Wolber rims.

--Greg Goode NYC

At 01:39 PM 5/27/2003 -0700, Otis wrote:
>I picked up a used track wheelset consisting of Campy Record 36H HF hubs and
>Wolber Super Champion Arc En Ciel track rims. I bought the set mainly to get
>the hubs to use on my road going Cinelli track bike. I have to swap out the
>front rim anyway as I run a front brake, but is it safe to use the rear
>track rim on the road? I put about 60 plus miles a week on this bike and the
>roads in my area are chip-sealed and on the rough side. Appreciate any
>informed comments. Thanks.
>
>Otis Williams
>Grants Pass Oregon