What's this rim?
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What's this rim?
I pulled a wheelset out of my basement today, and I'm sorry to report that not only do I not remember exactly when I bought it, or how much I paid (I don't keep notes), I don't remember what the rims are.
Hubs are Campy Record low flange. I'm pretty sure I paid up separately for a pair of Campy skewers. Haven't looked at the date codes, but I think the rims are later than the hubs, maybe even 2000s.
Rims are 700c, and have no labels. The rims have a distinct machined ring in the braking surface.
Thanks! I know one of you will have the answer right away and will wonder at my ignorance.
Hubs are Campy Record low flange. I'm pretty sure I paid up separately for a pair of Campy skewers. Haven't looked at the date codes, but I think the rims are later than the hubs, maybe even 2000s.
Rims are 700c, and have no labels. The rims have a distinct machined ring in the braking surface.
Thanks! I know one of you will have the answer right away and will wonder at my ignorance.
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Thanks, guys! It does look like Open Elite. They aren't listed on Velobase or I think I would have spotted them.
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It used to be called the "Open Sport" if that helps you find info.
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Kind of the low-cost Open Pro, the heavier and softer Open Sport/Elite used lesser alloy than the "pro's Maxtal, and had an unwelded sleeve joint.
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Thanks, Scott, that's the name I couldn't remember from when I bought the set. Open Sport isn't on Velobase, either. Maybe I'll submit a pic of these.
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