Please show me your C&V bikes with non traditional wheels / spokes
06-18-10, 12:14 PM
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Please show me your C&V bikes with non traditional wheels / spokes
I need some inspiration for a project.
Thanks
RFC
Thanks
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06-18-10, 12:18 PM
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Here's my '73 Varsity with 26" Sun Rhyno Lite rims and Front & Rear drum brakes.
i'd love to find a smaller size frame with more clearance and move this wheelset over.
i'd love to find a smaller size frame with more clearance and move this wheelset over.
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06-18-10, 12:21 PM
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06-18-10, 03:22 PM
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1987 Schwinn Prologue (typo, had Prelude) with 2006? or similar Bontrager Race wheelset, and mid 2000s Ultegra drive train (except for Tiagra compact crankset).
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06-18-10, 03:43 PM
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Tommasini w/Mavic Ksyrium Elite.
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84 Centurion Comp TA w/Mavic CXP-33s
88 Centurion Ironman w/Bontrager SSRs
89 Centurion Ironman w/Vuelta Starlights
92 PDG Paramount OS-2 w/Mavic Cosmic Elites
85 Cinelli Centurion Equipe w/Campagnolo Ventos
It's very interesting to see this thread come up. I've been discussing this same topic with a couple of other BF members. The newer wheelsets can make a huge difference, almost like a totally different bike. miamijim and mrmw told me this a while ago, and it's really sunk in.
The best rolling "upgrade" I have isn't pictured, as the wheels are more traditional. High end Alex rims laced to the same hubs used by Zipp, Dura Ace, and Formula during the 10-sp only era. The bike is simply the smoothest I have.
It seems like the more I upgrade certain components, the easier it is to avoid anything approaching a new bike.
88 Centurion Ironman w/Bontrager SSRs
89 Centurion Ironman w/Vuelta Starlights
92 PDG Paramount OS-2 w/Mavic Cosmic Elites
85 Cinelli Centurion Equipe w/Campagnolo Ventos
It's very interesting to see this thread come up. I've been discussing this same topic with a couple of other BF members. The newer wheelsets can make a huge difference, almost like a totally different bike. miamijim and mrmw told me this a while ago, and it's really sunk in.
The best rolling "upgrade" I have isn't pictured, as the wheels are more traditional. High end Alex rims laced to the same hubs used by Zipp, Dura Ace, and Formula during the 10-sp only era. The bike is simply the smoothest I have.
It seems like the more I upgrade certain components, the easier it is to avoid anything approaching a new bike.
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06-18-10, 07:14 PM
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06-18-10, 07:55 PM
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Litespeed Classic Titanium
Rolf Vector Pro Wheels
Equipped with Shimano Ultegra 600-8 Speed Shimano Cassette.
Thinking of replacing Shimano Ultegra 600 with Campagnolo Chorus Groupe with 10 speed configuration. Gotta love Campy quality and performance! My Cinelli Supercourse has Mavic ksyrium Elite wheels, too with full Campy! Gioscinelli
Rolf Vector Pro Wheels
Equipped with Shimano Ultegra 600-8 Speed Shimano Cassette.
Thinking of replacing Shimano Ultegra 600 with Campagnolo Chorus Groupe with 10 speed configuration. Gotta love Campy quality and performance! My Cinelli Supercourse has Mavic ksyrium Elite wheels, too with full Campy! Gioscinelli
06-18-10, 07:58 PM
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being one to never turn down a chance to show off one of my babies I'll try posting a pic of this. crowsfoot lacing and shimano STX bronze finish hubs. not super 'hitech' but not exactly traditional for an '87 with Campi
OH yes they are red too
OH yes they are red too
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06-19-10, 10:54 AM
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you know you guys with the super hitech uberlight wheels may want to see this.
here is a link to the video over in road cycling https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...e-With-Carnage
here is a link to the video over in road cycling https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...e-With-Carnage
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