Tubulars - Campy NR Hubs (32 spokes), Campy Chronus Victory rims, Specialized Race Slick tires. Professional Build Clinchers - White Ind Hubs (28/32 spokes), Mavic Open Pro Rims, Grand Bois Cerf GreenLabel tires. Self Build.
On Sunday, August 17, 2014 7:54:17 PM UTC-4, ted wrote: > > Pray tell, what wheels and tubulars didn't compare? > > On Sunday, August 17, 2014 4:37:37 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote: >> >> I rode tubes in my salad days, and a few years ago rebuilt some wheels >> and did the deja vu thing. They didn't compare with the the Grand Bois >> Cerf (29MM) on a pair of Open Pro 28/32 spoke wheels. >> >> At some point we need to sort out whether we are rebuilding an antique >> for show, or a classic to ride. I would go with a good set of light weight >> wheels; hi quality 27-29 mm tires; a good compact double and classic Campy >> Brakes. >> >> I have a nice pair of drilled Mafac levers I'd be happy to sell. I found >> my habit of resting a water bottle on the bars and the brake cables weren't >> a good combo, despite the classic look. >> >> Michael >> >> On Sunday, August 17, 2014 1:15:14 PM UTC-4, Jason Leach wrote: >>> >>> It is fun to think of build ideas. My thoughts were to try out a >>> classic inspired build with non aero brake levers and tubular tires. I have >>> never ridden tubs before. >>> >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
