I recently had a new wheelset built using CR18 rims on my Campy high flange hubs (originally laced to Fiamne Red Label tubulars). I thought they looked too wide and kind of chunky, but after mounting a set of Pasela 28s, I'm very happy with the look and the ride. The big stickers are easily removable if you feel the need. At $70 for the pair shipped, I'm very happy with them. My '64 Legnano is a rider, not a museum piece, and it handled this past Eroica just fine.

I recently acquired a '60 or '61 Legnano Gran Premio that came with Araya 700c clinchers, one hook rim, one not. They look good to me and seem to ride fine, currently with Gatorskin 25s, but don't have the high polish look of the CR18s.

Naked CR18.


My Legnano Roma on CR18s.

The Gran Premio on period Arayas (my $100 Clunker ride)

BTW since my first junior race on a 40 lb Schwinn Continental a Paramount has been on my bucket list for over 50 years. The Legnano Roma was my junior race bike.