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MasiNuovaStrada
Hello,
I just inherited my father's old 80s Masi Nuova Strada road bike and was wondering about upgrading the rims to something more modern, but keeping the same hubs. I know hubs and gears in today's world are wider than what I have right now. The hubs are Shimano Dura Ace and I'd like to keep it since the bike was built with full Dura Ace components. My question is: is it possible to change the rim and keep the same hubs and spokes? I think the current rims are Wolber which I know are no longer around.
Here is my bike for reference, but in blue.
http://bhovey.com/Masi/MasiCatalogs/1988TenSpeed/4.htm
The andlebars and stem and not the same as in the photo as it was custom built by my father.
I'm new to cycling, so pardon my misuse of any terminology.
Thanks in advance community.
Great bike ! Yes you can certainly use those hubs for a new wheel build. Spokes are relatively cheap and should be replaced when you rebuild the wheels. Check out Sheldon Brown for advice on wheel building. You mention "upgrading" the rims. Are the wheels in good shape now ? Being from 1988 I would be surprised if modern rims would make much of a difference. If its not broken why fix it ?