Vintage wheelsets w/ 32 or 36 spokes/wheel often have a lower moment of inertia (what really counts during acceleration, and the basis for the "ounce off the rims or tires is worth two off anywhere else" axiom) than modern reduced-spoke-count wheelsets, whose sole benefit is reduced aerodynamic turbulence. Contrary to current fashion, the average bicyclist is far better off w/ more spokes per wheel, rather than fewer.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069