Mavic CXP-30 rims
#26
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Arizona
Posts: 42
Bikes: Centurion Pro Tour ('81), Specialized Stumpjumper ('82), Raleigh Portage ('84), Specialized Expedition ('85), Specialized Allez SE ('85), Miyata Ridge Runner SE ('85.5), Fuso ('86), Novara X-R ('87), Peugeot Chorus ('88), Moots Mooto X YBB ('11)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 13 Post(s)
Liked 23 Times
in
16 Posts
3rd Resurrection!
I just picked up a set of these from a friend (for free) in great shape with rx100 rear fh and shimano 600 tricolor front hub.
Likes For Iowhat:
#27
working on my sandal tan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CID
Posts: 22,629
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Mentioned: 98 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3871 Post(s)
Liked 2,568 Times
in
1,579 Posts
And welcome to another Iowan.
#28
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Likes For cs1:
#29
Member
#30
Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Arizona
Posts: 42
Bikes: Centurion Pro Tour ('81), Specialized Stumpjumper ('82), Raleigh Portage ('84), Specialized Expedition ('85), Specialized Allez SE ('85), Miyata Ridge Runner SE ('85.5), Fuso ('86), Novara X-R ('87), Peugeot Chorus ('88), Moots Mooto X YBB ('11)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 13 Post(s)
Liked 23 Times
in
16 Posts
Seems about time to pop in again!
Likes For Iowhat:
#31
Me duelen las nalgas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,513
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4560 Post(s)
Liked 2,802 Times
in
1,800 Posts
Ditto all the kudos above. I got a set of CXP-30 rims laced to Mavic hubs (threaded for freewheel) from another BF member. Put 'em on my Ironman. Terrific wheels. We don't have any mountains and the weight isn't noticeable on our mostly flattish terrain with occasional short, steep rollers.
They look sharp too, which surprised me. I was accustomed to classic low profile rims. Sorta the bicycle equivalent to extra wide whitewalls on a classic car.
I might have needed to tighten three spokes once to true it after the rear developed a very slight wobble. Higher profile aluminum rims seem to need much less attention than lightweight low profile rims. My Araya CTL-370 and Wolber Super Champion Alpine rims needed frequent truing.
They look sharp too, which surprised me. I was accustomed to classic low profile rims. Sorta the bicycle equivalent to extra wide whitewalls on a classic car.
I might have needed to tighten three spokes once to true it after the rear developed a very slight wobble. Higher profile aluminum rims seem to need much less attention than lightweight low profile rims. My Araya CTL-370 and Wolber Super Champion Alpine rims needed frequent truing.
Likes For canklecat:
#32
Junior Member
What, no new posts in 2022??!! Let me sort this out 😁😁😁
ere they are, laced to an almost pristine DA 7700 hubs, on an equally nice, but much less pristine Zunow, trying to see if the colour combination will work. Perhaps not and something black is needed to offset the green frame...although the stickers are of very similar yellow.
ere they are, laced to an almost pristine DA 7700 hubs, on an equally nice, but much less pristine Zunow, trying to see if the colour combination will work. Perhaps not and something black is needed to offset the green frame...although the stickers are of very similar yellow.
Last edited by Kekec1965; 06-28-22 at 08:28 AM.
Likes For Kekec1965:
#33
Keefusb
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Ashland, VA
Posts: 176
Bikes: 60cm 1992 Paramount, 60cm 1995 Cannondale R900 (son's bike), 1994 Cannondale H300 (mine), 1994 Cannondale H300 Killer V (wife's bike), 60 cm 1989 Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra SLX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 83 Post(s)
Liked 57 Times
in
36 Posts
I laced a set of R540 36-hole rims to a pair of NOS Shimano 600/Ultegra tri-color hubs. I probably overpaid for the hubs, but since I had them on a couple of other wheelsets, I knew what I was getting. The resulting wheels are butter-smooth, fast, and bomb-proof. They are heavy, but I plan to use them on my Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra rebuild, and I'm not taking any particular actions to save weight on the build.
#35
Full Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 399
Bikes: 2017 Sage Skyline, 2015 Co-Motion Periscope Tandem, 2012 Soma Smoothie, 2006 Kona Jake, 1986 Miyata Nine Twelve, 1977 Peugeot UO18c, 1977 Peugeot PRN10, 1974 Allegro Schweitzermeister Model 76, 1972 Hugo Rickert Spezial
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 114 Post(s)
Liked 593 Times
in
190 Posts
Look pretty sharp, as is
What, no new posts in 2022??!! Let me sort this out 😁😁😁
ere they are, laced to an almost pristine DA 7700 hubs, on an equally nice, but much less pristine Zunow, trying to see if the colour combination will work. Perhaps not and something black is needed to offset the green frame...although the stickers are of very similar yellow.
ere they are, laced to an almost pristine DA 7700 hubs, on an equally nice, but much less pristine Zunow, trying to see if the colour combination will work. Perhaps not and something black is needed to offset the green frame...although the stickers are of very similar yellow.
Likes For Sactown_Albert:
#36
Over the hill
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 24,376
Bikes: Giant Defy, Giant Revolt
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 998 Post(s)
Liked 1,206 Times
in
692 Posts
Funny how perceptions change. These rims used to look very deep to me.
__________________
It's like riding a bicycle
It's like riding a bicycle
#37
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Carbon is lighter. It isn’t a contest as far as durability goes. The Mavic rims are superior. It really boils down to weight vs durability. Plus, I don’t have a set of carbon rims in the basement.
#38
Over the hill
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 24,376
Bikes: Giant Defy, Giant Revolt
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 998 Post(s)
Liked 1,206 Times
in
692 Posts
The Kinlin is also alloy, but yeah the Mavics were "bomb proof". Correct me if I'm wrong, but those CXP30's even had eyelets?
__________________
It's like riding a bicycle
It's like riding a bicycle
#39
Member
Likes For jefscolnago:
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
the_toy_machine
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
6
10-23-15 02:44 PM
seely
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
4
01-06-13 12:23 AM
chas58
Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
17
01-25-11 10:48 AM
thenomad
Classic & Vintage
7
01-24-11 08:08 PM