Evidently these rims are Module E rims, the first high pressure clinchers.
Module E rims are not that rare, but I have never seen a pair with these old decals.
So, I would say it is the decals that account for the price.
Louis Schulman Tampa, Florida
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Normally eBay is the realm of restraint and common sense ;^) so why are these rims
causing a bidding frenzy?
http://ebay.com/
The Mavic rims from this era are plenty rare and are light, cool, and historic w/ eyelets and all... but would the wired-on (clincher) rims be seen on high-end bikes? How would they compare to the wired-on rims from Fiamme and Super Champion? What tires would be seen on these?
(& don't miss the seller's 1950s Helyett)
Jack Bissell Tucson, Az - home of the bike swap on 3/26/05