Re: [CR]Campy 36* 4x

(Example: Production Builders:Peugeot)

Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:33:25 -0500
From: "Steve Freides" <steve@fridayscomputer.com>
Organization: Friday's Computer, Inc.
To: Tom Dalton <tom_s_dalton@yahoo.com>
Cc: sterling peters <sterlingcapital@mail.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Campy 36* 4x
References: <20010321205105.9973.qmail@web903.mail.yahoo.com>


What means "race rims" in this context? I do lots of everyday riding on these and even lighter rims and they're quite durable, IMO.

-S-

Tom Dalton wrote:
>
> If the hubs have previously been built, you should try
> to use the pattern that was used before. It will be
> obvious based on the deformation to the flange. If
> the hubs are NOS, I'd go 3x. You're using GL330's
> which are race rims, and racing wheels should be 3X,
> especially if you want to be period correct. Why
> should racing wheels be three cross? I dunno, that's
> just the way it was done. looks cooler. Anyway, I
> can't answer your question about spoke head
> interference, but I'd discourage both mixing patterns
> on the hubs, and relegating any good NOS hubs to 4x
> service.
>
> Tom Dalton
> --- sterling peters <sterlingcapital@mail.com> wrote:
> > Has anyone had some experience building 4x 36 hole
> > small flange hubs?
> > Specifically campy 36 hole 4x to Mavic gel 330. ?
> > Question? Have you run
> > into any problems with the spokes crossing over
> > spoke heads at the flange?
> > If so would you suggest I stick to 3x. Thanks,
> > Sterling P.S. I'd like to
> > know before I buy the spokes.
> >
> >
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