Retro rims...?

[bontyfiend]

So, I've got this Race Lite frame that I've had powdercoated, got new decals for (thanks Gil!) and got all the bits for, except rims. It's mainly xt from ca. 1992 - not flash but reliable and functional.

My dilemma now is, do I try to get rims from the same period, or do I just get some XC717s? They would be the only thing on there that wouldn't be from the early- to mid-nineties, but NOS rims are not that easy or cheap to come by, and modern xc aren't glaringly different from rims of that period.

Any thoughts/advice?

Will post some pics when I get a camera!

Thanks
Matt

 

[scant]

use modern rims, remove the decals

 

[The Ken]

MAVIC 231CD's seem to pop up quite often, although usually as a whole wheel. they would be period correct, if you when the mordern route you could always add period correct decals - but you'd need to remember that when it came to selling them.

 

[Lid]

I was able to find (with help here) Bonty Red and Blue spots new that I built up.
But if you are going to really really ride the bike get new ones, they are so much stronger.



(Got a Wiennman Bontrager new if you want it.)

 

[neilll]

I don't think period correct rims are that hard to come by personally, admittedly they are not common as muck but there's quite a few around.

 

[Crayons]

Hello again fella

Just spotted your thread – thought you might be interested in these

(hopefully the link will work – if not go to their homepage and look under wheels)

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/category.asp ... 2&sfile=1=

Can't promise they've still got them as they're not always that quick on updating the site – and there are a few useless/rude members of staff.

Here's hopin'

cheers

 

[Crell]

Based on experience , a nos set of MA40s will set you back 60+

They're hard to come by, but I know of some 36 h I can point you to if you're interested. They've got no 32's left.

I don't remember seeing a NOS set of RM17s or RM20s in the last 12 months.
Same for BCXs. You'll more likely get hold of a used / built wheelset.

BCXs are good (on the SJS link)- I'd go for those, though they're quite wide.


...still kicking myself for passing on a lot of cut down original Bonty MA40s a few years ago.

oh, and a Bonty is never flash . Form meets function.

 

[neilll]

I don't remember seeing a NOS set of RM17s or RM20s in the last 12 months.

You're not looking under the right rocks then fella

 

[Corduroyboy]

Well if anyone can point me in the direction of any of the following NOS rims in 32 hole (at a reasonable price! :roll: ) I would be very grateful:

Mavic 117 SUP CD (Ceramic or non)
Mavic 217 SUP CD (Ceramic or non)
Mavic M6 Oxygen
Mavic MA40
Mavic M261 (CD or Silver)
Mavic M231 (CD or Silver)

Cheers!

 

[cherrybomb]

117s available here:

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/category.asp?cat_id=169&pf_id=&jump=40&sfile=1=