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basso91
06-05-04, 06:38 PM
undefinedI have a 7speed Campy Athena 7spd cassette/hub on Mavic MA-40's. I do not want to upgrade to the new stuff..happy with downtube shifting...but would like to be have a light wheelset. Will 7spd cassette adapt to new wheels or do I have to stick to old 7spd hubs which are rare? Thanks.

TrekRider
06-05-04, 07:19 PM
undefinedI have a 7speed Campy Athena 7spd cassette/hub on Mavic MA-40's. I do not want to upgrade to the new stuff..happy with downtube shifting...but would like to be have a light wheelset. Will 7spd cassette adapt to new wheels or do I have to stick to old 7spd hubs which are rare? Thanks.

I am sure a competent wheelbuilder at an LBS or somewhere like Colorado Cyclist could fix you up.
Fat Hack
06-05-04, 08:24 PM
If you want something 'oldish', you could probably still pick up some Mavic Open 4CDs, if you're prepared to hunt around

Rev.Chuck
06-05-04, 09:30 PM
The tough part is the seven speed Campy. i would find a set of hubs(rear hub anyway) and have them built 14/15 spokes(14/17 if you want a few extra saved grams) with Mavic Open Pros. I prefer brass nipples for long life but alloy nipples will get you a few more grams savings. Go three cross rear, maybe radial front(You don't really save much weight wise) If you are a lightish guy try and find a twentyeight hole hub (Good Luck :) )
miamijim
06-07-04, 04:01 PM
If memeory serves me correct, any Campy cassette hub will work with your shifters. If you buy an 8 or 9 speed spacers replace the last 1 or 2 cogs.

as the previous posts have stated....rebuild on the old hub.
Dorsky
06-08-04, 09:27 AM
Why bother? Really, unless they are falling apart keep the wheels you have on now and keep the whole retro thang going. Nothing looks worse that an old retro bike with new components. Ug, the horror! Save you penies for a nice new bike and keep the retro one for some nice easy rides.