Modern wheelset for classic bike?

[Tom79]

Looking for a new wheelset for a retro/modern build. Anyone recommend something that still has that classic look? Velo Orange looks appealing but not sure what else is out there.

 

[MatBH5]

Depending on budget, Royce… https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-N...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[Carge]

Bontrager RaceXLite from about 2005 was a shallow silver rim and hub - with DT internals

 

[proflex69]

White Industries M15 hubs, the best imo! with Ambrosio rims

 

[fearfactoryüberalles]

SunXCD hubs/rims?

 

[badgermat]

Halo Retros ... https://www.halowheels.com/shop/wheels/road/retro-6d-wheels/

Probably not very fancy, but affordable, functional and the look the part.

 

[Jonny69]

Kinlin ADHN are another classic looking rim. Folks on LFGSS have recommended them in the past.

I have had VO PBP rims on my main bike since 2010. They’ve got maybe 15-18k miles on them now so I’ve been very happy with them! I think they’re Andel track hubs. Replaced the bearings around the 11k mile point. Spokes are the stainless db ones from Cyclebasket.

 

[hamster]

I'd get somebody to make up modern wheels just like the old days - H+Son or Kinlin rims, hubs to choice (Campag/Ambrosio/Shimano), DB spokes and off you go.

 

[Rod_Saetan]

SunXCD hubs/rims?

Kinlin ADHN are another classic looking rim. Folks on LFGSS have recommended them in the past.

I have had VO PBP rims on my main bike since 2010. They’ve got maybe 15-18k miles on them now so I’ve been very happy with them! I think they’re Andel track hubs. Replaced the bearings around the 11k mile point. Spokes are the stainless db ones from Cyclebasket.

I have a set of high flange Sun XCD hubs laced to Kinlin ADHN I have been using on my touring bike for years, I am really impressed, and they look great IMO too.

 

[dirttorpedo]

Soma Fab shop can probably set you up with the parts for a vintage looking build. HPlus Son has a nice square profile rim that would build up into a nice wheeset with some polished 32 hole 105 hubs - maybe you can find something on Velomine?