I finally got my new wheels built! I've had the parts for at least 6 months, but never had time to get them done. Despite thinking I'd corrected the spoking when I built them, the front has the valve hole lined up incorrectly between non-parallel spokes, I only just noticed while putting the tubs on :evil: So I might well relace it, just because I'd always be thinking it was 'wrong'. Apart from that, I'm well chuffed! I've wanted a set of wheels like this for years, and now that I've got them they'll be doing double duty on my modern carbon bike and on my latest retro project. So anyway, while not 100% strictly retro (only the rims are actually earlier than 98 ), I think the overall look is pretty retro, unless we're in flanders/roubaix week!
So here they are: NOS mavic GP4 rims, laced 2x front /3x rear with DT Comps to NOS 2006 record 10s hubs, and fitted with a set of Veloflex Roubaix 24mm tubs. The tubs are only dry fitted to stretch them (and take some pics!), but I can't wait to get them glued and go for a ride. might have to sort out the valve hole placement first though...
So here they are: NOS mavic GP4 rims, laced 2x front /3x rear with DT Comps to NOS 2006 record 10s hubs, and fitted with a set of Veloflex Roubaix 24mm tubs. The tubs are only dry fitted to stretch them (and take some pics!), but I can't wait to get them glued and go for a ride. might have to sort out the valve hole placement first though...