Re: [CR]Mavic SSC Rims ???

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

From: "Robert Clair" <r.clair@cox.net>
To: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@cox.net>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Mavic SSC Rims ???
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:00:34 -0600
reply-type=response
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

.... perhaps the "heavier" bit in your own inquiry may be key here. .... as to finding a mint single in 32, good luck on ebay. .... my current cat say bicyclist who ride on one wheel, in one revolution,
still have crack up !
rc-
alex,va


----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Elman
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 6:17 PM
Subject: [CR]Mavic SSC Rims ???



> Can someone explain what is so special about Mavic SSC rims?
>
> They usually sell for big $$$$; I've only seen them on really top tier
> racing bikes. I just acquired one single rim and it looks to be
> manufactured the same as other Mavic rims of the period. They are heavier
> then some of the other Mavic rims offered at the same time too. So, what
> is special about them?
>
> Oh, regardless of why they're special, I'm looking for one in grey with
> 32h - must be mint NOS - anyone have a single for sale?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Eric Elman
> Somers, CT USA
>
>
>> These are measured weights for SSC rims:
>>
>> Blue SSC (later label) - 36 holes 389 grams
>> Blue SSC (early label) - 36 holes 400 grams
>> Silver SSC (later label)- 36 holes 389 grams
>> Grey SSC (early label) - 32 holes 406 grams
>> Grey SSC (early label) - 36 holes 407 grams
>>
>> Measured weights for other Mavic rims:
>>
>> Monthlery Leggere - 36 holes 336 grams (I have a 32 hole pair but I'm
>> not digging them out to weigh)
>> Record du Monde de l'Heure (gold) - 32 holes 336 grams
>>
>> For what it's worth, Fiamme Ergals - 32 holes are 290 grams and have
>> never spontaneously exploded while I've ridden them.