Hi Folks,

I recently posted a thread about upgrading my '72 Paramount P-15. My bike currently has Campy NR high flange hubs with 27" Weinmann rims.

I want to build up a set of wheels similar to this, but with 700C rims instead. I have the same model hubs w/skewers now, but no rims or spokes. Can any of you mechanics recommend a good set of polished rims and appropriately-sized spokes for a 24" vintage Paramount frame? Where can I buy, say, a wheelset's worth (e.g., 150 spokes) of spokes of varying sizes? Do most bike shops have these (DT or Wheelsmith stainless)?

Currently, the bike has Campy NR brakes, which are too small to fit 700C rims instead of the current 27" wheels. I have a set of Weinmann 610 centerpull brakes which I could use instead of the Campy brakes if they will fit. Do any of you mechanics know if Weinmann 610 centerpull brakes will fit, or should I try and find some Weinmann 750 centerpull brakes?

For you vintage purists out there, I would keep the vintage 27" wheelset and Campy brakes in case I wanted to return the bike to vintage stock http://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/smile.gif