fishermangeorge

Hi guys, so I bought a bike recently and what came with it was these 2 (front and rear) Nisi wheels. These are tubular wheels and they are the lightest ones I have ever owned. However, since I like doing long distance riding, would hate changing a flat tubular so I am selling these and keeping my clinchers. So the problem is that I have zero clue how to identify the hubs on these wheels. All I know is they take 36 spokes and the guy I bought it off of said they were likely campy record hubs. Anyway I would love to identify them so I could sell them somewhere...(Haven't sold anything off ebay before and might try to so feel free to give me some tips and advices). Another question is..should I sell it as a wheelset or as parted hubs + rims? And lastly...what price? It would be easier to learn if I was born like 30 years earlier but I'm managing...lol I was born 1995 so way past the nice good old classic bike era :'( I've been getting really nice advice from this forum so thanks guys.

milosbn

Athena or victory hubs....
Pair of Campagnolo Athena or Victory Front Rear Hub Italian Thread 36h C | eBay

daf1009

So you know...IMHO...shipping wheelsets is more difficult and expensive than shipping a frame...and...given that most people do not want tubulars...I would be inclined to simply disassemble and sell the hubs...

Bianchigirll 

Nothing wrong with tubulars for long rides. In the past I've done several 80-100 mile rides on them. I think a lot of new comers to tubular wheels are under the impression that if you flat on the road you need to glue the new tire, but that is not true. Generally once you remove the old tire the glue is tacky enough to hold the new tire in place once in place. Of course you don't want to be hell bent glory after replacing one, especially the front, but I've done may miles to get home after flatting. I think if the current tires look in good shape and hold air you should at least try them for a short ride or two.

I agree with milosbn, likely Athena or Victory. What is the rest of the bike?

fishermangeorge

Thanks, the tires are flat so that's why I'm considering selling. The bike is the repainted 'mystery bottecchia' that I posted a week or so earlier. Should I just keep theses wheels and give them new tires? I've never tried tubulars before but it sounds like a hassle repairing a flat but I guess it would be a good learning experience. Also, do you think it would sell if I listed them on kijiji/craigslist for like $150 for both wheels?

randyjawa 

Tubulars are an absolute hassle to install and repair, but they do offer excellent ride quality, when compared to clinchers(well, most clinchers, anyway). If you are an enthusiast, try the tubulars. If not, forget it - the hassle is not worth the cost and effort. The preceding is my opinion, only, not cast in stone fact.

miamijim

All that matters is the hubs are NOT Record hubs.

jyl

As is , on Craigslist , you might get $50 for the wheelset. Vintage tubular rims are not in demand and the hubs aren't Record.

Bianchigirll 

You can get a set of 3 tires from Yellow Jersey for $50. Considering you're likely to only get a few dollars for the wheelset maybe even less for just the hubs (shipping a pair of wheels in wheel boxes is around $45-50) you might want to give it a try. I am not saying ride them everyday but since you already have the wheels why not. Where do you live I would be happy to help/teach you to glue them to the rims.

JimmyH

For a number of years all I rode on was tubulars. I never repaired any, but I rarely flatted. Now just as Bianchigirll said, changing a tire on the road is not bad because the residual glue on the rim, and the replacement tire is enough to get you to your destination. BTW, have you tried pumping those tubulars up ? They might not be punctured, only lost air because they haven't been used for awhile.

BTW, for gluing tubulars onto the rim 3M Fast Tack Trim Adhesive is great. Big tube, lasts forever, and you are ready to ride in 45 minutes instead of leaving them dry overnight. I switched to clinchers maybe 8 or 10 years ago. Just found them more durable and more importantly, with the high pressure stuff out there for decades now, I can't really feel enough difference to warrant sticking with tubulars. YMMV.

fishermangeorge

I think I am gonna give tubulars a try because I am eventually going to run into them again in the future and it would be a nice learning experience gluing them on and stuff. Plus, I have plenty of bikes I need to get rid of so if I don't like them I could always shove them onto a decent bike and sell it out. I live in Toronto so I think it's hard for me to meet up with any of you guys but would love to someday! Thanks again guys!