If the rims are still good, I would suggest leaving them on the hubs...If youmust separate them, I recommend loosning the spokes a 1/2 turn at a time until all are loose before cutting them. That is, if you want to save the rims. Sometimes when tight spokes are cut, it causes the rim to bend. Chris ioakimedes Fairfax California http://www.fattiretrading.com
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of chuck Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:28 PM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Wheel Question
Hey Guyz, at this point I am just looking for advice, not trying to sell anything, ... ok ... ?
I have 3 sets of campy wheels, 2 HF and 1 LF, old style record hubs (for 5-speed freewheels). They are all laced to tubular rims (Ambrosio and Fiamme Red) with some pretty good spokes. These wheels were raced in the 80's, and not really ridden since.
So for the question: Dale sez I should cut them up and sell the hubs and rims separately. I am having a hard time bringing myself to do that. I mean, I would no way cut up my MG to sell it. Seems like sacrilege to me.
So I am just looking for some confirmation before I sacrifice perfectly good race wheels.
Dismember or not???
chuck ciaffone durham nc usa