>>>Just purchased a set of wheels from the 1980's, but found out after getting back to the shop that one rim is toast (looks like it hit a curb just enough to ruin it). Would like to re-build the one wheel so need one rim -- Mavic GEL 280. As I recall, these were from the end of the OT period, but still OT. They are tubular rims.<<<
Steve -
There are at least a couple different labels/stickers on the GEL 280 rims, earlier and later. What type label/sticker are you trying to match, or is that important?
Wayne Bingham
Lovettsville VA