Originally Posted by DrNO

Hello bikeforumites.

Long time lurker, former MTBer (but pretty much only riding the road these days) here!. I'm currently riding a 1976 Raleigh Super Course Mk II (town bike) and a slightly newer Defy 1 for longer jaunts.

I have a question regarding a bike I just inherited - It's believe it's an Eddy Merckx Professional from the early 80s (serial number, over BB cable routing, engraved signature on the ends of the stays, flat crown folk with engraved "Eddy" and "Merckx" and other pantographed parts suggest this). However, the wheels are in really bad shape.

I am able to pick up a set of used Mavic GP4 tubular rims on Campagnolo Record hubs or Ambrosio 19 Extra clinchers on Miche hubs locally at a decent price. Both are 80s era I believe.

My question - which wheels to go for and why? Any help and advice from you guys would be really appreciated!

Will post some photos next week (when I've got the bike in my possession)!



Thanks, N