Campagnolo Record Crono rim replacement
04-28-20, 03:11 PM
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Campagnolo Record Crono rim replacement
One of the eyelets on my rear wheel corroded so the rim cracked. What would be a suitable replacement rim? Any 700c tubular rim with 32 holes? If yes, then can l still use the old spokes, nipples and hub? Same lacing pattern: 3x on freewheel side and 2x on non-freewheel side.
04-28-20, 06:39 PM
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Most box section tubulars of that era were basically the same size so yes you should be able to just switch everything over. How old is the wheel though?
I think I have a pair of AVA rims around I could make you a deal on
I think I have a pair of AVA rims around I could make you a deal on
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04-28-20, 06:50 PM
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I'm going to comment, but I don't think I will be that helpful. The answer is, "it depends." If your bike is fully Campagnolo, you PROBABLY want to replace the rim with another Campagnolo rim. Do you care enough to spend the cash? I try to never re-used spokes, because they don't all stretch the same amount. If you try to re-use spokes, you will probably end up with a second rate wheel. I don't think that is what you are wanting.
The next consideration is "how many wheels have you built? How good are you at it?" I have built 3 tubular wheels in the last 50 years of riding. I'm just not that good at it. (2 second rate wheels, and one third rate wheel) With a tubular wheel, you want it level and straight. I hate to spend your money, but the wheel builder that you hire will tell you if he(or she) can re-use the spokes, and what rims are easily available.
The next consideration is "how many wheels have you built? How good are you at it?" I have built 3 tubular wheels in the last 50 years of riding. I'm just not that good at it. (2 second rate wheels, and one third rate wheel) With a tubular wheel, you want it level and straight. I hate to spend your money, but the wheel builder that you hire will tell you if he(or she) can re-use the spokes, and what rims are easily available.
04-28-20, 06:57 PM
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I would reference the ERD of that rim. Match to it if the current build spoke engagement is good, use new spoke nipples at least.
But is that a tubular rim? the rim might be tubular in section but that tire looks clincher to me. I see mold witness lines and no base tape.
OK, I just checked, darn - Continental molds the whole casing?!?
But is that a tubular rim? the rim might be tubular in section but that tire looks clincher to me. I see mold witness lines and no base tape.
OK, I just checked, darn - Continental molds the whole casing?!?
