Speaking of AVA rims I have a front wheel that was given to me over the summer; a non-eyeleted AVA tubular rim laced 3X with Robergel double butted (1.8/1.5mm stainless I think(?) no rust on them anyway) to a large flange Normandy hub. 800 grams total (pretty light). Perfectly true, and the label is in nice shape too, other than being a bit dusty and needing a good polishing, seems like a nice enough (if you don't mind the Normandy hub) wheel, although it was the first time I'd come across AVA rims.
Does anyone know when they were generally available?
David Bilenkey Ottawa, Ontario, Canada couple degrees below freezing tonight...:-(
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> [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Joe
> Bender-Zanoni
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> I've heard mixed things about the rims too. Way back when I knew the owner
> of a Bob Jackson tandem who said they were the only sewup rim that worked
> for him and otherwise I have heard stories of the rims cracking
> too. I know
> there are eyeletted and non-eyeletted versions and that could explain the
> diverging views- any insights or opinions?
>
> Joe B-Z