Vintage Wheel help
07-05-19, 06:21 PM
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Vintage Wheel help
Hello,
Trying to identify these hoops, they’re laced to Dura Ace ax hubs, which I can’t find much info on either.... Thanks!
07-05-19, 07:14 PM
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Original aero stuff, that Dura Ace.
07-05-19, 07:44 PM
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Thanks! Any ideas what they’re worth? They’re in good shape, spin true, and the bearings seem good.
07-05-19, 11:05 PM
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In general I don't think vintage racing rims have a lot of value unless they are an aluminum set for a very vintage English clubman, 40/32 spoking, 27x1 ¼, non-hooked (crotchet) beads. Maybe a set of Mavic Montlhery for a late '60s PX-10 or a set of Martano for a mid 1970s Masi Gran Criterium, or a set of Weinmann Concave for a vintage tourer. Nisi can also be expensive.
In your case I think the real value is to overhaul the hub, nail the bearing adjustment, and go over the truing/dishing/tensioning meticulously. Then ride and enjoy.
07-06-19, 01:29 PM
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Shipping wheels is prohibitive, IMO. You'd probably make more by disassembling the wheels and selling the hubs.
