Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
It's cosmetic, but that can be important.
I wanted to match the retro look of Mavic gray anodized rims. The bike also has a vintage stem, handlebar, brake lever and brake caliper that were gray anodized. Here are some pictures of the original Mavic rims on the finished restoration. I have replaced these rims with modern TB 14 gray anodized but need to take a new set of photos.
The rim I used is the 23mm wide H plus Son TB14. It looks great on my 1989 Merckx Corsa Extra. Braking performance is great, don't miss the machined braking track.
Hard anodized rims on disc brake bikes have no negative performance issues.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 01-27-17 at 04:29 PM.