Re: [CR]Need advice on doing a hub swap.

(Example: Racing:Wayne Stetina)

From: "Ken Sanford" <kanford@comcast.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <BAY131-F800FE0F45666F7237CE40BA560@phx.gbl>
Subject: Re: [CR]Need advice on doing a hub swap.
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:12:27 -0400
reply-type=original

Anthony

why not just build a new set of wheels? And please don't screw up the hub holes in using those ugly bladed spokes. A spare set of wheels is not a bad thing.

Ken Sanford
Kensington, MD


----- Original Message -----
From: Anthony Bier
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 5:54 PM
Subject: [CR]Need advice on doing a hub swap.



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> I want to swap the suntour superbe pro hubs out of a set of 32H tubular
> wheels (campy rims) for a set of Record hubs, assuming the dimensions are
> more or less the same and I use new nipples is there any danger in doing
> this? I want the bike to be all campy and the hubs are the only thing
> holding me back, but if I have to spend $45 on new straight gauge spokes I
> don't see it being worth it since functionality won't change.
> Additionally, the spokes are bladded (i know sort of off topic) and I like
> them and I don't want to know how much new bladded or butted spokes would
> cost. I am asking here because I am sure this delima has come up with all
> the people here restoring vintage bikes.
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> thanks
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> Anthony Bier
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> Vancouver, BC
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