jrg1244

Quick question for the group about my most recent LUCKY find of NOS King R45 hubs - is this a Campy 11 speed freehub? Plan to use a potenza 11 speed cassette.

Thanks!

bpcyclist

A thing of beauty.

noodle soup

9,10,and 11 speed Campagnolo all use the same freehub body, so that’ll work fine.

jrg1244

That's what I was hoping to hear! Thank you!
Now to find some H + Son Archetypes, silver please, and about 64 DT Swiss Revolution spokes.
Can't wait for spring!

Russ Roth

They're lovely things, I just got in a pair of the r45 discs for my wife which will be built with Wheelsmith XL which are similar to the revolutions. Can't decide on the rim. The Archetype looks a little taller then the Velocity A23 I'm considering but smaller then either the Velocity Quill or Aileron. Are you looking at the Archetype as a road or cross rim and how do you think it would hold up for cross?

jrg1244

I'm excited to have them ready for spring in the Northeast, when it finally springs... I think you're right about the profile of the Archetypes at 25mm depth being between the Velocity options you mentioned. I found the link below that I actually found here on BF pretty helpful in making a decision. I'll use the Archetypes for road riding, but the roads around here can be in pretty sad shape, plus I'm what BF calls a "clydesdale" at over 6 and a half feet tall. So, I selected the H+ rims for nothing more than perceived strength and rigidity, well maybe just a teeny bit because I think they look cool too. Let me know what you settle on for your build. There are so many good options out there.

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