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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Seattle and Reims
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Bikes: Peugeot: AO-8 1973, PA-10 1971, PR-10 1973, Sante 1988; Masi Gran Criterium 1975, Stevenson Tourer 1980, Stevenson Criterium 1981, Schwinn Paramount 1972, Rodriguez 2006, Gitane Federal ~1975, Holdsworth Pro, Follis 172 ~1973, Bianchi '62
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My only comment is that I would not limit my search to sealed bearing hubs. Good ball bearing hubs can last a long, long time. I am still riding on some early 80s Record hubs, and I have discovered that cheap Normandy hubs are surprisingly durable as well.
As for rims, I use Mavic and Velocity for my clincher rims. I stick with 36 or 32 spokes just to be conservative. I like DT spokes also.
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