Re: [CR] Correct tubular rims for '83 Trek 970

(Example: Framebuilding:Norris Lockley)

Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:51:22 -0600
From: "John Thompson" <johndthompson@gmail.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Correct tubular rims for '83 Trek 970


Silverman wrote:
> Greetings, folks. I figure if anybody would be knowledgeable in the
> correct wheelset for a classic '83 Trek 970 (Columbus SL tubing, Super
> Record gruppo) it would be this group.
>
> I recently purchased (& probably overpaid for) the above-mentioned
> bike. It came outfitted with Wheelsmith-built clincher wheels on
> Specialized hubs. I did receive the never-laced Super Record 36H low
> flange hubs from the seller. Coincidentally, I have a set of NOS Wolber
> Super Champion Arc-en-Ciel 36H tubular rims in anodized (NOT polished)
> silver finish. The stickers on the rims are black and gold. Can anyone
> enlighten me as to whether these rims would be relatively "period
> correct" for my restoration/rebuild?

32h small flange Record hubs on Wolber Aspin rims, Wolber NeoPro or Pro84 tubulars.

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA