Thanks for the link, afilado.
Most people didn't know what model Araya rims they had, but saw the red label.
Some late 80's models only had a red Araya label, with 700c on it and no other model name.
Since most of them were good rims and the experience was positive, the "red label" came to = good.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it....
The early bronze-anodized Arayas with the beveled shoulder were the SS-45, found on tons of models.
The coppery/gold Arayas that came out about 1986 have no model number on the label.
They appear a bit different from the A20's, more similar to the ADX models than the 16B gold.
While the 1985 Araya scan doesn't show them, the '86 Ironman specs say the coppery gold ones are A20's.
So, they must be. They are not hard-anodized, and with even wear, the sides appear to be machined.
The later CTL models were often known as "Super Hards" because the anodizing labels said that.
In 1988, the CTL-370 was so designated because Araya was pushing the 370g claimed weight per rim.
Triathlons and racing were generating weight consciousness like never before, so Araya wanted in on that.
The CTL-370's actually weighed closer to 380g, but close enough.
If I could lace all my hubs to NOS CTL-370's, I would, even the Italians....
Last edited by RobbieTunes; 10-25-11 at 02:31 PM.
Reason: Correction....