Which wheels would you choose?
 

Mavic MA40 (clincher) or Wolber Super Champion Aspin (tubular)? Both are laced to Dura Ace Hubs of about the same time (6 speed freewheels)

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Unfortunately, I can't keep both, its a trade situation.

Sorry for the lousy photos, working with a cell phone here, which just refused to focus.

I'd go for the Wolbers!
MA40s are sooo common and if IIRC, quite heavy (but strong). The Wolbers/tubulars will give your bike that little bit more cachet IMO. Anyway, it's a good excuse to try out the wonderful world of tubular riding if you have not ever done it yet.

Chombi
84 Peugeot PSV

I have never had them but I would agree get the wobblers

I've had both. Wolbers, hands down.
IMHO, to get near the Wolbers, you'd go with a Mavic Open 4 CD or a Reflex

I would keep neither. Find a real non anondized rim with a good thick wall like the old MA2 or the Module. Much better wheels. The braking surface dissipates heat better. They are also tough as nails.

Sweet wheels, but the vice grips are scaring me!

Was that intentional?

I've found the Wolbers easier to destroy, but nice and light. My rear only lasted a few months, but I got just about 10 years out of my front.

So I'd roll the Mavic unless you're lighter and more careful than I.

Wolbers... mmmmmmmm tasty!

I have them on my MXL Merckx.

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I still have to overhaul the bike. replace the chain, cables and chainrings. The wheels ride much better than the previous wheelset though.

wolbers without a doubt

Hmm....... I don't remember, but do the Wolber Aspins come in 32H??
I remember eyeing them at my LBS like candy back in the days.....Now I'm considering having Wolber Aspin tubular wheels (With butted DT spokes and Spidel 700 Professionel hubs, I hope!) made for my PSV, now that I can afford them. Only Aspins I see in the auction sites are 3H......Anyone know??

Well first of all,

- how much do you weigh?
- what kind of riding will this bike get?
- what kind of bike is it?

TP

160#
Mostly flatland spinning rides (minimal climbing...for now)
Very smooth paved roads.
My 84 Peugeot PSV (the 84 PSV was acutally offered by Peugeot with tubulars too)
Please note that I do plan to retain my 32H clincher wheels,which are also very light, for rougher rides.

Chombi
84 Peugeot PSV

chombi,

Yes there were 32 hole wolber aspin (or super champion) rims but they're difficult to find.
I also saw reference to 28hole aspins but have never seen anything other than 36 hole firsthand
marty

Wolber for sure, then.

Great!,
I guess my search for NOS 32H Wolber Aspins and Spidel hubs can start! I suspect that it might be a long/expensive search for these.
Thanks for the opinions guys!

Chombi
84 Peugeot PSV

130, getting around town, probably solo training days, 1986 guerciotti slx

I think I'm going to go with the wolbers, and my friend will probably appreciate the more durable clinchers since he just wanted a solid fast commuter

Cool!

I'm a lighter (140lb) rider too and just found some true Fiamme Ergal's mounted on high flange Campy hubs.
(They'll be for an early 70's bike)

I'm kinda stumped on what tires to get though.
Any good budget "performance recreational" tire suggestions?

thanks,
TP

I have a set of those Mavic Open 4 CD rims, on Phil hubs, and they are awesome.
(replaced G40's which always seemed a little thick, but kept them for my night riders)

TP