Rims for first Generation Roval Hubs?
07-14-07, 09:24 PM
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Rims for first Generation Roval Hubs?
I have an opportunity to purchase a pair of early Roval Hubs, and I think they would make an interesting vintage wheelset, however, I have no source for spokes or rims. From what I have heard, early Rovals are prone to breaking, and parts are difficult to find. Would these be a worthwhile investment, or should I consider passing these up?
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That's what I have heard. Here is a ebay auction with a complete wheelset with two extra spokes for reference:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Roval-Wheel-Set_...QQcmdZViewItem
Any ideas?
https://cgi.ebay.com/Roval-Wheel-Set_...QQcmdZViewItem
Any ideas?
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looks tuff..
have a close look at your hubs and maybe ask that seller for a closer pic of his spare spokes
to see if you can cobble something together..
it's possible to order normal straight pull spokes from phil wood:
https://www.philwood.com/Spokes%20&%20Nipples.htm
otherwise it seems like yours would be best as spares for an already complete wheelset
have a close look at your hubs and maybe ask that seller for a closer pic of his spare spokes
to see if you can cobble something together..
it's possible to order normal straight pull spokes from phil wood:
https://www.philwood.com/Spokes%20&%20Nipples.htm
otherwise it seems like yours would be best as spares for an already complete wheelset
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I have a set of these wheels, and while they are interesting, they aren't really very useful. The rims aren't very strong, to true the wheels you have to remove the tires, and spokes are impossible to get.
They might be the first wheels with aero spokes and hidden nipples, but that's not necessarily a good thing.
They might be the first wheels with aero spokes and hidden nipples, but that's not necessarily a good thing.
