Old 09-25-10 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrrabbit
tension...tension...tension...poor tensioning will and always will make everything else nice about a wheel moot...as the others have said - get a rebuild with new spokes by someone who'll get it right.

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Thanks Everyone -- I went to town today -- armed with some new knowledge ( Thank you all ) -- talked with several Shops. Found Two that were my kinda place -- Several that were not. One had to order pieces and the other had everything in stock and I liked the Help Offered.

Went with a New Mavic Rim A 119 - DT Double Butted Spokes - Brass Nips -- Installing on my Shimano 85 Hub - using The Cog Set from the Original retired Wheel set for the Bike based on Wear and Getting a New Chain ( 2000 Miles on Old One ) - New Kevlar all weather Hardcase Bontrager 700C - 32 Tire. Built - Tensioned - Installed and Fully Warranted for a Year. Will be a Nice Piece of Mind.

Can pick up Tuesday Mid Day -- Will Test Ride -- Would Like to Do a 50 Miler to the Coast on Thursday before the Oregon Weather Turns Inclement. Forecasters have said it will be a La Nina Year -- Wetter and Colder that La Nino Years. They say this run of nice weather could be our Last Blast. The old joke -- there are only two seasons in Oregon -- Winter and Road Repair.

Thank you all for your inputs and your Explanations - really helped me to not just be overwhelmed by the choices and options offered and allowed me to make a decision I feel good about.

Will Report on Outcome.

Soon, I will be posting some photos of a 50's ( I think ) Benotto Sport Bike that I have with some really Unique Features -- Hand Brakes but no Cables -- all done with rods and Levers - Vertical Pinch wheels -- I'll be hoping someone can help identify some info about its year etc. Will post in the appropriate Forum for ID Help etc.

Best to All
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