Aluminium tubular wheelsets - Reasonably light and durable
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Has anyone got some suggestions for wider alloy tub rims?
I'm using H Plus Son TB14 clinchers and want a tub wheelset that won't require brake adjustment every time I change them over.
Using 25mm and perhaps 27mm tubs.
Have looked at Major Toms and TB25s. Is there anything else or would you not bother?
I'm using H Plus Son TB14 clinchers and want a tub wheelset that won't require brake adjustment every time I change them over.
Using 25mm and perhaps 27mm tubs.
Have looked at Major Toms and TB25s. Is there anything else or would you not bother?
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HED belgium C2 as well here. I have a set 28H on record hubs built with CX-ray spokes, they are very stiff and very pretty weight is ust under 1600g I think. 22mm tubs are too narrow for them but I did fit a spare 22mm gator skin tub while out a about and it was secure, left it on for a few rides till I fitted a new 25mm competition. 25mm tubs fits perfectly and it is what I am using.
What is the TB-20 rim? is it another kinlin rim?
Velocity Major tom is another alternative but I am not sure the shape of the well is best suited to tubs less than 27mm wide. Ambrosio rims are 21mm wide so not much adjustment will be needed.
What is the TB-20 rim? is it another kinlin rim?
Velocity Major tom is another alternative but I am not sure the shape of the well is best suited to tubs less than 27mm wide. Ambrosio rims are 21mm wide so not much adjustment will be needed.
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Already have GL330s and if they are changed it'll be to Ambrosio Crono F20 or similar. Mavic NOS rims command a ridiculous price compared to modern rims. As for modern Mavic rims, I wouldn't touch em with a barge pole.
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If I was paying retail it'd be different. Being in the trade brand new Cronos are not that much more!
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The chrono though is quite a flexible rim as it is very light. I am hoping the GP4's are a fair bit stiffer. For me personally I would not ride a chrono rim on the rear wheels as I would break it.
I have a set of HED C2 laced to Alchemy Elf/Orc. Tremendous wheel. I've found a nice sweet spot with 25mm tires, although I have not attempted anything larger.
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bm0p700f wrote:The chrono though is quite a flexible rim as it is very light. I am hoping the GP4's are a fair bit stiffer. For me personally I would not ride a chrono rim on the rear wheels as I would break it.
How much do you weigh?
Ambrosio Montreal are cheap, durable and look classy but not that light (470gr each).
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TB20 is a Kinlin Rim. I̶ ̶b̶e̶l̶i̶e̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶y̶ ̶w̶e̶r̶e̶ ̶b̶e̶f̶o̶r̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶T̶B̶2̶5̶. 23mm outside width and 22 deep. Mine came in at 401g and 398g
They were $62 for the pair shipped. We will see if they are any good.
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They were $62 for the pair shipped. We will see if they are any good.
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Last edited by drider85 on Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:54 am, edited 1 time in total.
drider85 wrote:TB20 is a Kinlin Rim. I believe they were before the TB25. 23mm outside width and 22 deep instead of 25. Mine came in at 401g and 398g
They were $62 for the pair shipped. We will see if they are any good.
Any update yet ?
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