on 11/10/04 4:54 PM, Roland Hilgarth at photo1@osmiumtet.com wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just got a used set of Roval aerodynamic wheels. They are like the
> ones on the Classic Rendezvous web page. I was wondering if anybody
> had any information on them since they seem to be unique. I'm really
> interested in how they are put together but don't want to take my set
> apart since they are true and in excellent shape. The front wheel is
> radially spoked with 24 spokes. The rear drive side is 20 2-cross on
> drive side and 10 radial on the non drive side. Also does anyone know
> if it is possible to replace spokes if one of these aerodynamic spokes
> get broken. Anyways, I think they are a really cool wheelset and will
> probably put them on my mid-80s PUCH Mistral Leader which is a rebadged
> (bianchi). Thanks in advance.
>
> Roland Hilgarth
> Lexington KY
>
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Hi Roland,
I built quite a few Roval wheels when they were popular. Yes it is possible to replace broken spokes. I still have a few spokes in stock if you ever break one.
Regards, Jamie Swan - Northport, New York