Re: Re- [CR]Building my firstset of *tubular* track wheels

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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:54:55 -0500
From: "James Swan" <jswan@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: Re- [CR]Building my firstset of *tubular* track wheels
In-reply-to: <FF790CC4204541DE821FF1E4FB052E1B@AndrewRStewaPC>
To: Andrew R Stewart <onetenth@earthlink.net>
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cc: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Andy,

I think that you are confusing Record Du Monde with Medal De Oro.

Jamie Swan Northport, N.Y. Centerport Cycles Inc. http://www.centerportcycles.com (mapped) http://www.limws.org http://www.liatca.org http://www.cabinfeverauctions.com

On Dec 29, 2007, at 6:44 PM, Andrew R Stewart wrote:
> "List,
> I have a pair of '72 Campy High Flange "Paramount" track hubs that
> I would
> like to lace to tubular rims. This will be my first venture into
> the world
> of tubulars. (What took me so long???) This wheelset will likely
> be put t
> o use next season here at the Kissena Velodrome, a large outdoor
> asphalt tr
> ack.
> I own a NOS pair of Super Champion "Record Du Monde" rims, of which
> I know
> absolutely nothing.
> When were these rims available? Do they have a positive or
> negative reputa
> tion?
> Would this be an appropriate rim for use on an asphalt track? Or
> are they
> "road only"?
> Any suggestions appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Matthew Bowne
> Brooklyn, New York"
>
> Matthew- The Record de Monde rims are amongst the lightest that SC
> made. IIRC around 260 or 270 grams, which is REAL light. For track
> use they could be great. How heavy are you as a rider (not only
> weight dependent)? They are pretty soft and sensitive to rim blips
> (luckily sew ups tend to protect the rim better then wired ons/
> clinchers). As such they will bulge a bit at each spoke producing
> 36 (or whatever) grab points for the pads to grab on to (hence the
> track use). I suggest thin gauge spokes with less tension then
> currently in vogue. I also seem to remember that the rim is 20ish
> mm wide with a shallow depression for the tire to settle onto. So
> the thin 20/22 mm tires that are common today might not fit or
> straighten up as well as 23/24mm tires. I used a couple of pairs in
> the late 70's, also Mavic Oros and later on GEL 280s, then GL 330s
> and now the Reflexes now on my Sunday bike. The rims were always
> replaced due to my need for best braking action. I don't tolerate
> brake pulsing for long. Of course the light weight stuff suffers
> more of this.
>
> That all said, to accelerate off the high banking with light sewups
> is an experience to live for. I've only done it on a road bike with
> GL330's and nice (not great) sew ups a couple of times (Northbrook,
> IL). Both times I wished for more fitness to give the opportunity
> full justice. Watch your P's and Q's and have a blast.
>
> Andy Stewart
> Raleigh, NC