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Old 08-28-15 | 06:52 AM
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Rim Suggestions?

I'll do some searching over the coming weeks, but figure someone here might have a suggestion or two:

I'd like to build a replacement wheelset for this bike that maintains the same basic look and component selection/details while being a bit more stout. These wheels may come out on occasion, but for everyday riding I'd like to have a 32h set with a more stout rim. I'll stick with low flange front / high flange rear record hubs (was this a crit/other trend to get a 'stiffer' rear wheel? High flange providing an increased bracing angle over a low flange version of the same hub, increasing lateral stiffness - at least in theory).

Does anyone have a recommendation for a gold anodized tubular rim that is more stout than featherweight? Something like a Nemesis in gold w/ 32h drilling. Guessing Mavic may be the place to start, along with Ambrosio. I'm not picky on country of origin for this, but would like to at least be in the ballpark for the bike's age. Maybe mid '70s to early/mid '80s, closer to '75 the better.

I'm ~200lb and will be riding on smooth to rough pavement, hope to have 27mm of tire as a cushion. 25mm at least. I unweight the bike/saddle for bumps and overall am not too punishing on wheels. Spokes will be modern double butted, likely 3x all the way around. Thanks.

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