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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
Originally Posted by
Karl T
I had a look at the bike last night and will have it by the end of next week. It looks great, only problem was the seller broke the chain and took 3 links out to patch it back together.
I'm looking at options for wheels. There's a set of Mavic sup CXP30 going on ebay with Dura ace hubs that I'm thinking about going for. The other option is a set of Mavic MA40 rims that I was thinking of getting Shimano 105 hubs and DT competition spokes and having wheels built for 9 speed with a 11-34t cassette. I'm thinking I'll need a longer chain and derailleur too. The CXP30 wheels seem to be the cheaper option. Any thoughts or experience with either wheels? I won't be racing just sportives and spins so I don't need anything ultra light, looking at 34t for the hills.
I’m not familiar with CXP30. The MA40s are well regarded. It’s likely you’ll want a long cage rear derailleur to handle the 34. New chains are good and relatively cheap.
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2025 Lynskey Elysium, 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport