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Help me choose a set of rims

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Old 03-04-08 | 09:23 PM
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Help me choose a set of rims

So, I've decided to build a clincher wheel set but have been having some difficulties finding a set that fits my requirements.

Here is what I have:
Campy Record High Flange Pista 28H front hub
Campy Record High Flange Pista 24H rear hub
Front fork built for 650c
Rear built for 700c

So, I need a 650c front wheel with 28H and a 700c rear wheel with 24H.

Preferably I'd like to not have machined sidewalls. I looked into Velocity Deep-V's but they do not make a non-machined 650.

If I have to have machined, I checked out Mavic CXP-33's. They make a 28H 650 but they do not make a 24H 700.

Anyone have any suggestions? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

(I also don't want to purchase a rim with, let's say 36 holes, and skip holes when lacing, etc)

Thanks,

Steve
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Old 03-04-08 | 09:28 PM
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wait... 24 rear 28 front?! Isn't that bassackwards? I'm sure you can find any number of rims in 24 hole, but I'd get a different rear hub, 24 sounds pretty light duty for a street rear to me. I think i'd be more incline to go 32 rear 28 front. Open Pros would be nice.
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Old 03-04-08 | 09:42 PM
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It's for a track bike.

More spokes in front due to more weight over the front wheel, etc.

It's what I have, not going to spend $100 on a new rear hub when I already have a perfect set.

Do they make Mavic OPs in 650 28H & 700 24H?
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Old 03-05-08 | 01:02 AM
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matching wheels is so 2007
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Old 03-05-08 | 01:05 AM
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to hell with that. sell all that and just get 36h everything
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