New bike...anyone have any wheels

[coco69]

Just bought a ti europa..ltd edition i think and very very clean
It came with 5 speed mavic speciale tubular wheels and looking for 5 speed clinchers
They are 700cc and the external dropout measurement is 126mm
Thanks

 

[biggs682]

@coco69 that sure does like clean

 

[MrOz]

What quality/authenticity are you after? I have a mismatched pair of wheels going cheap, a Campagnolo hub + Wolber Super Competition 81 (late 70s - early 80s) front and a Maillard hub (dated 1986) + Mavic MA rim. The rear currently has a 6 speed block on it, so I'm assuming 5 speed will work just as well. They are a tad tatty but rust-free and should polish up nicely.

 

[coco69]

Hiya.. yes it is very clean as ive took my time searching...i think some weinmann will fit but let me know what you have

 

[gareth01244]

I have a set of mavic m40 wheels, dark grey anodised rims with plenty of life left in them, bought for a build that never happened. They should be 126mm on the dropouts but will check tomorrow to make sure, will also check the hub's to see what they are

 

[coco69]

ok gareth cheers

I am new to the older stuff and when looking for wheels a lot have a 130mm old....my external rear dropout is 126mm and on some searches owners say they will fit as long as not alloy or carbon.....is this correct

 

[biggs682]

ok gareth cheers

I am new to the older stuff and when looking for wheels a lot have a 130mm old....my external rear dropout is 126mm and on some searches owners say they will fit as long as not alloy or carbon.....is this correct

4mm is not a lot ( you ask the wife ) But when you are trying to remover or fit the rear wheel on the side of the road its an awful lot and can stress the frame a bit .

older style hubs should be able to be re spaced from 130 oln to required 126 oln by using thinner spacers or lock nuts

 

[coco69]

you know my wife then lol
Yes on steel seems to be ok.

 

[gareth01244]

Here are a few pics of the wheels I have, Mavic MA 40 hard anodised rims on Campagnolo hubs that spin freely, I fitted the rear wheel to my 1980s bike which has 126mm dropout and it went in perfectly. I dont have any quick release skewers but they are readily available. You are welcome to call round and view them as not to far away, Looking for £60

 

[biggs682]

Here are a few pics of the wheels I have, Mavic MA 40 hard anodised rims on Campagnolo hubs that spin freely, I fitted the rear wheel to my 1980s bike which has 126mm dropout and it went in perfectly. I dont have any quick release skewers but they are readily available. You are welcome to call round and view them as not to far away, Looking for £60

ma40 rims are nice

 

[coco69]

Will message you gareth...appreciated

 

[coco69]

I had none a couple of days ago now 2 sets lol

Going to ride it with current set up but looking to convert to a modern campag groupset.....oh and to change the current brake blocks

 

[biggs682]

@coco69 will this be the first time you have ridden the bike ??

 

[coco69]

Road it yesterday to check wheels and freehub...then just work and back today 12mile...why

 

[biggs682]

Road it yesterday to check wheels and freehub...then just work and back today 12mile...why

no real reason just wandering and glad you enjoyed it , here's hoping loads more are ahead