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Old 05-19-06, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by plodderslusk
Some years ago i found a little used set of Roval tubular wheels at a fleamarket. I am now considering using them (probably with Conti Sprinter). They are lightweight wheels and I wonder if it is safe to use them even though they are made more than 20 years ago.
rovals were made for time trialing...the most spokes that they came with was 24, and you find them more normally in 20 or 16(!). These aren't Rolfs with the big beefy rims. These babies were light. I have been riding a set (24x20) for a couple of years with no problem, but I don't ride 'em on anything rough, and don't go honking around the corners when I'm on 'em. They are fun, though.
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