Damon Rinard's Wheel Stiffness Data |
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SUMMARY Most flexible (Aerospoke plastic wheel): 5.23mm deflection Stiffest (new style Spinergy RevX 650c): 0.97mm deflection Lightest (ADA track front wheel): 432g Heaviest (Ambrosio Ener n.m. disc): approx. 2500g
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Description of Wheel | Mass, grams (no skewer) | Rim Width x Depth, mm | Average Lateral Deflection, +/-0.05mm |
(no photo) | 1. MA40 32 spoke rear built 3-cross using DT 2.0 - 1.8 mm swaged spokes with brass nipples on a Shimano Ultegra 8speed cassette hub. | not measured | 20.3w x 13.8d mm | 1.98mm |
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2. MA2 32 spoke front built 3-cross using DT 1.8 - 1.6 mm swaged spokes with brass nipples on a Campagnolo C-Record hub. | 799g | 20.3w x 13.8d mm | 1.91mm |
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3. Falcon Accel disc. Track rear disc wheel. Molded carbon fiber rim bonded to tensioned Kevlar skins. | 895g | not measured | 2.03mm |
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4. MA2 32 spoke rear built 3-cross using Wheelsmith 1.8 - 1.6 mm swaged spokes with alloy nipples on an old Mavic 6 speed freewheel-style hub. | 819g | 20.3w x 13.8d mm | 2.62mm from RH 2.57mm from LH |
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5. Matrix ISO C II 32 spoke front built radially using Wheelsmith 1.8 - 1.6 mm swaged spokes and alloy nipples on a Dura-Ace HB-7400 hub. | 697g | 19.1w x 20.1d mm | 1.91mm |
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6. Campagnolo Lambda 32 spoke front built 3-cross using DT 2.0 - 1.8 mm swaged spokes and alloy nipples on a Dura-Ace HB-7400 hub. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 819g | 19.8w x 21.2d mm | 1.45mm |
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7. Campagnolo Lambda 32 spoke rear built 3-cross using DT 2.0 - 1.8 mm swaged spokes and alloy and brass nipples on a Dura-Ace 8 speed hub. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 1028g | 19.8w x 21.2d mm | 2.34mm from RH 2.31mm from LH |
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8. ADA 20 spoke front. 2000. Carbon fiber rim, built 2-cross using carbon fiber spokes covered with Kevlar socks on an ADA hub. Kevlar braking surface. 760 g including Corsa CX tire. | approx. 510g | 21.4w x 51.3d mm | 2.11mm |
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9. ADA 20 spoke rear. 2000. Carbon fiber rim, built 2-cross using carbon fiber spokes covered with Kevlar socks on an ADA hub. Kevlar braking surface. 892 g including Corsa CX tire. | approx. 642g | 21.4w x 51.3d mm | 3.02mm from RH 3.02mm from LH |
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10. Rolf Vector 20 spoke front. 1999 Vector (not Comp nor Pro) built radially in pairs using DT 2.0 - 1.8 mm swaged spokes and brass nipples on a Rolf hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 837g | 18.0w x 25.0d mm | 1.70mm at pairs 1.73mm between |
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11. Rolf Vector 24 spoke rear. 1999 Vector (not Comp nor Pro) built in pairs using DT 2.0 - 1.8 mm swaged spokes and brass nipples on a Rolf 8 speed hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 1084g | 17.8w x 25.0d mm | 2.26mm from RH 2.26mm from LH |
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16. Mavic Cosmic 16 spoke tubular front built radially using 2.8 x 1.4 mm elliptical spokes and hidden brass nipples on a Mavic hub. Thanks to Darryl Mataya. | 917g | 18.3w x 37.7d mm | 1.70mm |
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17. Mavic Cosmic 16 spoke tubular rear built 1-cross using 2.8 x 1.4 mm elliptical spokes and hidden brass nipples on a Mavic hub. Thanks to Darryl Mataya. | 1097g | 18.3w x 37.7d mm | 2.46mm from RH 2.36mm from LH |
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18. Sun CRT16-II 36 spoke front built 3-cross using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on a 1993 Campagnolo Chorus hub. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 990g | 21.3w x 15.4d mm | 1.45mm |
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19. Rigida DP-18 36 spoke rear built 3-cross using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on a Shimano RX100 8 speed hub at 135 mm. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 1248g | 18.2w x 29.6d mm | 1.35mm from RH 1.37mm from LH |
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20. Campagnolo 700c Dedra 36 spoke front built 3-cross using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on a KK low flange hub. Thanks to Rob Bernhard. | 973g | 22.8w x 16.3d mm | 1.14mm |
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21. Campagnolo 700c Dedra 36 spoke rear built 3-cross using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on an 8 speed Shimano Parallax hub at 135 mm. Thanks to Rob Bernhard. | 1198g | 22.8w x 16.3d mm | 1.57mm from RH 1.55mm from LH |
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22. Mavic Module E 27 inch 36 spoke front built 3-cross using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on an old Phil Wood hub. Thanks to Rob Bernhard. | 959g | 19.8w x 13.0d mm | 1.35mm |
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23. Mavic Module 4 27 inch 36 spoke rear built 3-cross using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on an old Phil Wood 6 speed freewheel hub. Thanks to Rob Bernhard. | 1130g | 25.8w x 14.2d mm | 1.57mm from RH 1.57mm from LH |
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24. Mavic CXP30 32 spoke front built 3-cross using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on an Ultegra HB-6400 hub. Thanks to Rob Bernhard. | 938g | 19.4w x 30.3d mm | 1.27mm |
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25. Mavic CXP30 32 spoke rear built 3-cross using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on an Ultegra FH-6402 8 speed hub. Thanks to Rob Bernhard. | 1170g | 19.4w x 30.3d mm | 1.75mm from RH 1.75mm from LH |
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26. Specialized Composite front. Clincher rim. Newer than the painted ones, older than the Ultralight ones. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 1110g | 19.0w x 54.6d mm | 2.36mm at spokes 3.71mm between |
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27. Specialized Composite rear. Cassette hub, clincher rim. Newer than the painted ones, older than the Ultralight ones. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 1283g | 19.0w x 54.6d mm | 2.31mm at spokes
3.68mm between |
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28. Rigida DP-18 12 spoke front, 650c. Built radially using DT 2.0 mm spokes and brass nipples on a Specialized sealed bearing hub. Spokes are in pairs 15 degrees apart. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 793g | 18.2w x 29.6d mm | 1.75mm at pairs 1.83mm between |
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29. Specialized Composite rear, 650c. Cassette hub, clincher rim. Newer than the painted ones, older than the Ultralight ones. | 1102g | 18.7w x 50.2d mm | 1.91mm at spokes 2.97 between |
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30. Velomax Javelin 18 spoke front. 1999. Built radially using 2.0-1.7 mm swaged spokes and alloy nipples on a narrow Velomax R1 sealed bearing hub. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 735g | 18.7w x 29.9d mm | 2.45mm |
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31. Velomax Javelin 24 spoke rear. 1999. Built 2 cross/radially using 2.0-1.7 mm swaged spokes and brass/alloy nipples on a narrow Velomax R1 sealed bearing hub. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 1102g | 18.6w x 30.0d mm | 2.24mm from RH 2.31mm from LH |
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32. Shimano WH-7700 16 spoke front. 1999. Built 1 cross in pairs using 1.4 x 2.6 mm elliptical spokes and alloy nipples. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 739g | 18.8w x 29.6d mm | 2.11mm |
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33. Shimano WH-7700 16 spoke rear. 1999. Built 1 cross in pairs using 1.4 x 2.6 mm elliptical spokes and alloy nipples. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes>. | 963g | 18.8w x 29.6d mm | 3.81mm from RH 3.78mm from LH |
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34. HED 650c disc, tubular. Freewheel hub. | not measured | not measured | 4.14mm |
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35. Velomax Orion Comp 24 spoke front. 1999. Built radially using 2.0 - 1.7 mm spokes and alloy nipples on a narrow Velomax R1 sealed bearing hub. | 650g | 19.7w x 20.9d mm | 2.49mm |
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36. Velomax Orion Comp 28 spoke rear. 1999. Built 2 cross and radially using 2.0 - 1.7 mm spokes with brass and alloy nipples on a narrow Velomax R1 sealed bearing hub. | 880g | 19.7w x 20.9d mm | 2.74mm from RH 2.79mm from LH |
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37. Campagnolo Nucleon 22 spoke front. 2000. Radial 2.0mm round and 1.0 x 2.2 bladed section spokes. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 680g | 20.9w x 18.5d mm | 1.98mm |
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38. Campagnolo Nucleon 24 spoke rear. 2000. Right side spokes: 2.0mm round ends with 1.3 x 2.8 mm bladed center section. Left side spokes: 2.0mm round ends with 1.0 x 2.2 mm bladed center section. Serial number 90610213. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 909g | 20.8w x 18.5d mm | 1.96mm from RH 1.96mm from LH |
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39. Mavic X517 32 spoke front. Built 3 cross using Wheelsmith 2.0 - 1.45 mm swaged spokes with alloy nipples on a Shimano XTR hub (HB-M950). Wheelsmith Gold label #278474. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 693g | 22.0w x 18.5d mm | 1.30mm |
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40. Mavic X517 32 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using Wheelsmith 2.0 - 1.45 mm swaged spokes with alloy nipples on a Shimano XTR hub. Wheelsmith Gold label #278765. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 870g | 22.0w x 18.5d mm | 1.70mm |
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41. Mavic GP4 36 spoke front. Built 3 cross using DT 2.0 mm straight gauge spokes and brass nipples on a Shimano Dura-Ace HB-7400 hub. Thanks to Todd Holland. | 862g | 20.1w x 12.1d mm | 1.24mm |
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42. Mavic GP4 36 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using DT 2.0 mm straight gauge spokes and brass nipples on a Shimano Dura-Ace 7 speed cassette hub. Thanks to Todd Holland. | 1072g | 20.0w x 12.1d mm | 1.85mm from RH 1.78mm from LH |
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43. Bontrager RaceLite 24 spoke front. 1999. Built radially using DT 2.0 x 1.5 mm swaged spokes and brass nipples on a Bontrager/Chris King hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 616g | 22.2w x 19.1d mm | 1.35mm |
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44. Bontrager RaceLite 28 spoke rear asym. 1999. Built 3 cross/radial using DT 2.0 x 1.5 mm swaged spokes and brass nipples on a Bontrager/Chris King hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 806g | 22.2w x 17.9d mm | 1.60mm from RH 1.63mm from LH |
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45. Mavic CXP21 28 spoke 650c front. Built 2 cross using Wheelsmith 2.0 x 1.5 mm swaged spokes and aluminum nipples on a Dura-Ace HB-7700 hub. Wheelsmith Gold Label #277064. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 686g | 20.0w x 19.5d mm | 1.35mm |
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46. Mavic CXP21 28 spoke 650c rear. Built 2 cross using Wheelsmith 2.0 x 1.5 mm swaged spokes and aluminum nipples on a Dura-Ace FH-7700 hub. Wheelsmith Gold Label. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 877g | 20.0w x 19.5d mm | 1.91mm from RH 1.91mm from LH |
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47. Mavic X517 32 spoke front. Built 3 cross using DT 2.0 mm straight gauge spokes with brass nipples on a Shimano LX hub (HB-M563). Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 787g | 22.0w x 18.4d mm | 1.17mm |
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48. Mavic X517 32 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using DT 2.0 mm straight gauge spokes with brass nipples on a Shimano LX hub (FH-M565). Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 1018g | 22.0w x 18.4d mm | 1.40mm from RH 1.37mm from LH |
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50. Mavic Open Pro 32 spoke front. Built 3 cross using DT 2.0 mm straight gauge spokes with aluminum nipples on a Dura-Ace hub (HB-7700). Thanks to Brad Hunter. | not measured | not measured | 1.55mm |
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51. Zipp 950, 700c disc. 8 speed cassette hub, gold flanges. 1461 g including Continental Competition 19 "225g". Thanks to Dan Rock. | approx. 1236g | not measured | 2.08mm from RH 2.01mm from LH |
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52. Aerospoke 700c tubular front. 1440 g including Continental Sprinter 250. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 1190g | not measured | 5.16mm at spokes 5.23mm between |
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53. Aerospoke 700c tubular rear. Track hub. 1494 g including Avocet FasGrip Road "290" tubular. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 1204g | not measured | 5.00mm at spokes 5.05mm between |
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54. Zipp 400 650c 18 spoke front. Built radially (elbows out) with DT bladed spokes and alloy nipples on a Sansin GyroMaster narrow hub. 874 g including Continental Competition GP tire. Thanks to Dan Rock. | approx. 649g | not measured | 2.29mm |
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55. Zipp 870 650c disc. Freewheel hub with gold flanges.1628 g including Sachs 8 speed 12-21 freewheel and Zipp Tufo 20 mm tubular. Thanks to Dan Rock. | approx. 958g | not measured | 1.78mm from RH 1.73mm from LH |
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56. Spinergy RevX 650c tubular front. Early model (S/N 107760). 976 g including Continental LA "245g". Spokes 1.3 x 35 mm; no reinforcement pocket. Spokes totally slack under 25.78 pound test load! Thanks to Dan Rock. | approx. 731g | 19.2w x 48.8d mm | 4.17mm at spokes 3.51mm between |
(no photo) | 57. Spinergy RevX 650c tubular rear. Early model (S/N 107875). 1152 g including Continental Competition GP. Carbon fiber spokes 1.3 x 35 mm; no reinforcement pocket. Spokes totally slack under 25.78 pound test load! Thanks to Dan Rock. | approx. 907g | 19.3w x 48.9d mm | 3.71mm at spokes 3.02mm between |
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58. Corima 650c 12 spoke front. Carbon fiber over foam core rim, built radially with bladed spokes. 879 g including Continental LA "245g" tire. Thanks to Dan Rock. | approx. 634g | 19.8w x 39.8d mm | 2.18mm |
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59. Corima 650c 4 spoke rear. HR (High Resistance) model, not HM (High Modulus). Spokes 16.6 x 71.9 mm. Cassette hub. 1175 g including Continental LA "245g". Thanks to Dan Rock. | approx. 930g | 19.8w x 35.1d mm | 2.08mm at spokes 2.57mm between |
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60. Spinergy RevX 650c clincher front. Late model (S/N 315036). Spokes 1.3 x 35 mm; no reinforcement pocket. Higher tension than older model; no spokes went slack! Thanks to Dan Rock. | 832g | 19.4w x 48.5d mm | 0.99mm at spokes 1.47mm between |
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61. Sun M17A 24 spoke rear. Built 2 cross/radial (elbows in) using DT blades on Hi-E high/low flange freewheel hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 702g | not measured | 2.03mm from RH 2.01mm from LH |
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62. Zipp 3000 700c three spoke. 1181 g including Continental LA tire. Thanks to Dan Rock. | approx. 911g | not measured | 1.75mm at spokes 4.11mm between |
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63. Ambrosio Ener n.m. 700c disc. Lenticular disc for tubulars. Gipiemme freewheel rear hub. Moser's disc? Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 2500 g! | not measured | 1.52mm |
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64. Mavic MA2 36 spoke front. Built 3 cross using 2.0 mm stainless steel spokes on a KT high flange track hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | not measured | 20.3w x 13.8d mm | 1.50mm |
(no photo) | 65. Mavic MA2 36 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using 2.0 mm stainless steel spokes on a KT high flange track hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 1092g | 20.3w x 13.8d mm | 2.01mm |
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66. Mavic GEL280 32 spoke front. Built 3 cross using DT 2.0/1.8 mm swaged spokes on a Superbe Pro high flange track hub. 1060 g including Continental Sprinter 250. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 810g | not measured | 2.16mm |
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67. Mavic GEL280 32 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using DT 2.0/1.8 mm swaged spokes on a Superbe Pro high flange track hub. 1086 g including Continental Sprinter 250. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 836g | not measured | 1.83mm |
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68. Velocity Deep V 650c 24 spoke front. Built 2 cross using Wheelsmith blades on a Sansin Gyromaster narrow hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 797g | 18.7w x 29.9d mm | 2.08mm |
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69. Velocity Deep V 650c 28 spoke rear. Built 2 cross using Wheelsmith blades on an Ultegra 8 speed cassette hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 1025g | 18.7w x 29.9d mm | 1.42mm from RH 1.40mm from LH |
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70. Velocity Deep V 700c 28 spoke front. Built 2 cross using Wheelsmith blades and alloy nipples on an Ultegra HB-6500 front hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 815g | 18.7w x 29.9d mm | 1.40mm |
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71. Velocity Deep V 700c 32 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using Wheelsmith blades and alloy nipples on an Ultegra 9 speed cassette hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 1067g | 18.7w x 29.9d mm | 1.83mm from RH 1.83mm from LH |
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72. Matrix ISO-C (not C-II) 28 spoke front. Built radially (elbows in) using DT flat blades on a Hi-E old style front hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 862g | 19.2w x 21.4d mm | 1.09mm |
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73. Matrix ISO-C (not C-II) 28 spoke front. Built 3 cross using DT flat blades and brass nipples on a Hi-E low/low flange freewheel hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 931g | 19.2w x 21.4d mm | 1.70mm from RH 1.70mm from LH |
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74. HED 650c disc. Cassette hub, tubular rim. 1479 g including Continental Competition GP. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 1239g | not measured | 4.65mm |
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75. HED 650c disc. Freewheel hub, tubular rim. Mis-labeled. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 1030g | not measured | 3.94mm |
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76. HED 700c disc. Freewheel hub, tubular rim. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 1229g | not measured | 5.23mm |
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77. HED Jet 24 spoke 700c front. Built radially using 2.0 bladed spokes on a Sonic hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 870g | 18.3w x 61.9d mm | 2.21mm |
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78. Specialized Composite rear. Old style (painted). 8 speed cassette hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 1347g | 19.0w x 54.6d mm | 2.06mm at spokes 3.20mm between |
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79. Zipp 400 (650c) 24 spoke rear. Built 2 cross/radial (elbows in) on a Zipp 8 speed cassette hub with gold flanges. 1108 g including Continental Competition GP. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 868g | not measured | 2.06mm from RH 1.96mm from LH |
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80. Ambrosio Medaille d'Or 36 spoke front. Built 4 cross on a large flange track hub. 1210 g including Vittoria Team TSD. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 920g | 20.1w x 12.1d mm | 1.42mm |
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81. Campagnolo Ypsilon 36 spoke front. Built 3 cross using 2.0 mm stainless spokes and brass nipples on a Specialized sealed bearing low flange hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 881g | 19.8w x 21.2d mm | 1.30mm |
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82. Campagnolo Ypsilon 36 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using 2.0 mm stainless spokes and brass nipples on a Specialized sealed bearing low flange freewheel hub. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | 943g | 19.8w x 21.2d mm | 1.75mm from RH 1.75mm from LH |
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83. Mavic (model?) 36 spoke front. Built 3 cross using DT 1.8 mm spokes on an OMAS track hub. 1085 including Avocet FasGrip Road "290" tubular. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 795g | not measured | 1.73mm |
(no photo) | 84. Mavic (model?) 36 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using DT 1.8 mm spokes on an OMAS track hub. 1193 including Clement Scatto Servisio Corse tubular. Thanks to Jon Isaacs. | approx. 953g | not measured | 1.17mm from RH 1.14mm from LH |
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86. Zipp 400 18 spoke front. Built radially with Wheelsmith bladed spokes and alloy nipples on a 1957 Campagnolo high flange track hub. 1134 g including Criterium Sprint tubular. Thanks to Shaun Wallace. | approx. 954g | 20.8w x 57.1d mm | 1.80mm |
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87. Campagnolo Shamal 16 spoke front. Tubular rim built radially elbows in with bladed spokes 2 mm diameter and 1.2 x 2.9mm aero bladed section. Thanks to Shaun Wallace. | 838g | 19.1w x 40.5d mm | 1.91mm |
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88. Campagnolo Shamal 14 spoke front. 1999 tubular model built radially with bladed spokes 2mm diameter and 1.0 x 2.0mm aero bladed section. Thanks to Shaun Wallace. | 888g | 21.0w x 38.2d mm | 1.91mm |
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89. Campagnolo Shamal 16 spoke rear. 1999 tubular model built 1 cross/radially with bladed spokes. Right side spokes 2mm diameter and 1.3 x 2.8mm aero section. Left side spokes 2mm diameter and 1.0 x 2.0mm aero bladed section. S/N 90716190. Thanks to Shaun Wallace. | 1050g | 21.0w x 38.2d mm | 1.91mm |
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90. Aerosports Trialist flat disc. Unidirectional carbon fiber skins over nomex honeycomb core. Aluminum clincher rim, freewheel hub. Thanks to Jane Rinard. | 1661g | 20.1 mm | 1.40mm |
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91. Campagnolo Seoul 88 32 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using DT 1.8 mm spokes and brass nipples on a Campagnolo C-Record high flange track hub. 1172 g including a Criterium Special tubular. Thanks to Shaun Wallace. | approx 977g | 19.6w x 21.3d mm | 1.04mm |
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92. Mavic X222 32 spoke front. Built radially (elbows in) using DT 1.8 mm spokes and aluminum nipples on a Specialized Stout front hub. Quick release skewer is 9 mm. Thanks to Todd Kuzma. | 751 g w/o 82g skewer | 21.8w x 17.8d mm | 0.97mm |
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93. Mavic X222 32 spoke rear. Built 3 cross using DT 1.8 mm spokes and aluminum nipples on a Specialized Stout rear hub. Quick release skewer is 5 mm. Thanks to Todd Kuzma. | 1028g | 21.7w x 17.8d mm | 1.42mm |
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94. Sun ME14A 32 spoke front. Built radially, elbows in using Wheelsmith 2.0 mm stainless steel spokes and brass nipples on a Specialized Stout front hub. Quick release skewer is 9 mm. Thanks to Todd Kuzma. | 843 g w/o 82g skewer | 18.2w x 19.7d mm | 1.27mm |
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95. Sun ME14A 32 spoke front. Built radially,elbows out using Wheelsmith 2.0 mm stainless steel spokes and brass nipples on a Specialized Stout front hub. Quick release skewer is 9 mm. Thanks to Todd Kuzma. | 843 g w/o 82g skewer | 18.2w x 19.7d mm | 1.12mm |
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96. Mavic Ksyrium front. 2000. Built radially, using 18 bladed proprietary alloy spokes (1.7 x 5.2 mm) and alloy nipples on a Mavic sealed bearing hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 731g | 18.9w x 24.7d mm | 2.11mm |
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97. Mavic Ksyrium rear. 2000. Built almost radially on the right side and 2.5 on the left side, using 20 proprietary alloy spokes (1.7 x 5.2 mm) and alloy nipples on a Mavic sealed bearing hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 947g | 19.2w x 24.7d mm | 2.84mm |
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98. Cane Creek Crono WAM 24 spoke front. 1999. Built radially using 2.0 - 1.7 mm swaged spokes. | 734g | 21.3w x 15.0d mm | 1.42mm |
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99. Cane Creek Crono WAM 28 spoke rear. 1999. Built 3 cross on the right side and radially on the left using 2.0 - 1.7 mm swaged spokes. | 1064g | 23.3w x 18.0d mm | 1.47mm from RH 1.52mm from LH |
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100. ADA 650c track front 20 spoke protoype. 2000. Built 2 cross with Kevlar covered carbon fiber spokes, carbon fiber rim, ADA hub. Spokes 3.5 mm dia. 3.5 mm of dish. | 432g | 19.5w x 50.3d mm | 1.85mm from RH 1.85mm from LH |
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101. Corima 700c 4 spoke rear clincher. HM (High Modulus) model, not HR (High Resistance). Spokes 19.7 x 74.0 mm. Cassette hub. Thanks to Brad Hunter. | 1130g | 19.7w x 36.5d mm | not recorded at spokes 3.12mm between. |
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102. Spinergy RevX 700c clincher front. 2000 (S/N 301526). Reinforcement pocket on inner surface of spokes. Without X-Beams. Thanks to Eric Hollenbeck. | not measured | not measured | 1.45mm at spokes; 2.24mm between |
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103. Spinergy RevX 700c clincher front. 2000 (S/N 301526). Reinforcement pocket on inner surface of spokes. With X-Beams. Thanks to Eric Hollenbeck. | not measured | not measured | 1.50mm at spokes; 2.31mm between |
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104. Spinergy RevX Super Stiff 700c clincher rear. 2000 (S/N 357185). Reinforcement pocket on inner surface of spokes. No X-Beams. Thanks to Eric Hollenbeck. | not measured | not measured | 1.17mm at spokes 1.85mm between |
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105. Mavic GEL280 32 spoke front. Built 3 cross using DT 1.8 mm spokes and brass nipples on a Campagnolo large flange track hub. Thanks to Eric Hollenbeck. | not measured | not measured | 2.39mm |
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106. Spinergy Spox R1 28 spoke front. 1999. Built radially with 2.8 mm Vectran spokes on a Spinergy hub with carbon shell. Clincher. | 687g | 19.4w x 19.4d mm | 2.44mm |
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107. Spinergy Spox R1 32 spoke rear. 1999. Built with 2.8 mm Vectran spokes, radial on right side and 2 cross on left, on a Spinergy Shimano compatible hub with carbon shell. Clincher. | 905g | 19.4w x 19.4d mm | 2.95mm from RH 2.90mm from LH |
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108. Rolf Sestriere 20 spoke front. 2000. Built radially using 20 DT 2.0-1.5 mm stainless steel spokes and alloy nipples on a Rolf hub based on DT-Hügi 240. Clincher Rim: 456g. Spokes: 91g. Nipples: 6g. Hub: 99g. | 652g | 19.2w x 23.0d mm | 2.24mm |
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109. Rolf Sestriere 24 spoke rear. 2000. Built 2 cross using 24 DT 2.0-1.5 mm stainless steel spokes and alloy nipples on a Rolf hub based on DT-Hügi 240. Clincher Rim: 455g. Spokes: 112g. Nipples: 7g. Hub: 253g. | 826g | 19.2w x 23.0d mm | 3.53mm from RH (LH spokes totally
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110. Lew 14 spoke front. 2000. Built radially (elbows in) using DT 2.0-1.5 mm stainless steel spokes and hidden nipples on a White Industries hub. 728 g including Continental Competition 19 tire. Thanks to Vic Copeland. | approx. 503g | 17.1w x 43.0d mm | 3.61mm |
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111. Lew 20 spoke rear. 2000. Right side: 2 cross DT 2.0-1.8 mm stainless steel spokes. Left side: radial (elbows in) DT 2.0-1.5 mm stainless steel spokes. Nipples hidden in rim. White Industries hub. 1009 g including Continental Competition 19 tire. Thanks to Vic Copeland. | approx. 784g | 17.1w x 43.0d mm | 3.61mm from RH 3.33mm from LH |
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112. Lew 16 spoke front. 2000. Built radially (elbows in) using DT 2.0-1.5 mm stainless steel spokes and hidden nipples on a White Industries hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 502g | 17.1w x 43.0d mm | 3.43mm |
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113. Lew 20 spoke rear. 2000. Right side: 2 cross DT 2.0-1.8 mm stainless steel spokes. Left side: radial (elbows in) DT 2.0-1.5 mm stainless steel spokes. Nipples hidden in rim. White Industries hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 715g | 17.1w x 43.0d mm | 3.53mm from RH 3.45mm from LH |
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114. Campagnolo Vento 16 spoke rear. 2000. Built 1 cross on the right and radially on the left using 2.0-1.3x2.7-2.0mm stainless steel spokes. Nipples hidden in rim. Thanks to Russell Seaton. | 1088g | 20.2w x 38d mm | 1.85mm from RH 1.85mm from LH |
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115. Campagnolo Vento 14 spoke front. 2000. Built radially using 2.0-1.3x2.7-2.0mm stainless steel spokes. Nipples hidden in rim. Thanks to Russell Seaton. | 915g | 20.2w x 38d mm | 1.69mm |
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116. Rolf Vector Comp 18 spoke front. 2000. Built radially using 2.0mm aero stainless steel spokes. Thanks to Ken Robb. | 790g | not measured | 1.78mm |
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117. Rolf Vector Comp 20 spoke rear. 2000. Built 2 cross using 2.0mm aero stainless steel spokes. Some LH spokes totally slack under test load from RH side. Thanks to Ken Robb. | 1077g | not measured | 2.44mm from RH 2.35mm from LH |
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118. Spinergy Xaero 20 spoke rear. 2000. Built 2 cross using 2.8mm Poly (p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) (PBO) spokes on an EDCO made hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 959g | 19.3w x 30.0d mm | 3.0mm from RH 2.67mm from LH |
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119. Shimano WH-6500 16 spoke front. 2000. Built 1 cross in pairs using 1.4 x 2.6 mm elliptical spokes and alloy nipples. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 790g | 18.9w x 29.8d mm | 2.62mm |
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120. Shimano WH-6500 16 spoke rear. 2000. Built 1 cross in pairs using 1.4 x 2.6 mm elliptical spokes and alloy nipples. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 1050g | 19.0w x 29.8d mm | 3.86mm from RH 3.90 from LH |
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121. Rolf Vector Pro 14 spoke front. 1999. Built radially in pairs using DT 2.0 - 3.3x1.1 - 2.0mm aero spokes and hidden nipples on a DT Swiss 240 hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 805g | 18.4w x 30.9d mm | 1.86mm |
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122. Rolf Vector Pro 16 spoke rear. 1999. Built 1 cross in pairs using DT 2.0 - 3.3x1.1 - 2.0mm spokes and hidden nipples on a DT Swiss 240 hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 979g | 18.4w x 30.8d mm | 2.69 from RH 2.69 from LH |
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123. Campagnolo Vento 16 HPW 16 spoke front. Built radially using 2.0 - 3.0x1.4 - 2.0mm aero spokes and hidden nipples on a Campagnolo hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 872g | 18.6w x 40.4d mm | 1.85mm |
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124. Campagnolo Vento 16 HPW 16 spoke rear. Built 1 cross on right and radially on left using 2.0 - 3.0x1.3 - 2.0mm aero spokes and hidden nipples on a Campagnolo 8 speed hub. Thanks to Hi-Tech Bikes. | 1193g | 18.5w x 40.4d mm | 2.31 from RH 2.16 from LH |
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125. X-treme AC Pro 18 spoke front. Built radially on using 2.0 - 3.2x1.1 - 2.0mm aero spokes and hidden nipples on an X-treme ti hub. Rim is carbon over honeycomb core with aluminum tire bed. Thanks to Chuck Davis. | 803g | 17.6w x 45.3d mm | 3.07mm |
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126. X-treme AC Pro 24 spoke rear. Built 2 cross on right and radially on left using 2.0 - 2.7x1.3 - 2.0mm aero spokes and hidden nipples on an X-treme 8 speed ti hub. Rim is carbon over honeycomb core with aluminum tire bed. Thanks to Chuck Davis. | 1058g | 17.9w x 44.3d mm | 2.36 from RH 2.34 from LH |
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127. Mavic GEL280 32 hole front. Built 3 cross using 1.8mm spokes and brass nipples on a Dura-Ace HB-7400 hub. Thanks to Barney Milner. | 687g | 20.2w x 11.9d mm | 3.11 mm |
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128. Mavic GEL280 32 hole rear. Built 3 cross using 1.8mm spokes and brass nipples on a Dura-Ace FH-7402 (UG8S) hub. Thanks to Barney Milner. | 920g | 20.2w x 11.9d mm | 4.26 mm |
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129. 2001 Nimble tri-spoke front. Molded using braided carbon fiber spokes and varibale depth rims. 940g with Tufo S3 Lite 215 tire. Thanks to Richard Wharton. | approx. 718g | 19w x 30 ~ 39d mm | 2.29mm at spokes; 4.45mm between |
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130. 2001 Nimble tri-spoke rear. Molded using braided carbon fiber spokes and variable depth rims. DT Hugi 240 hub. 1044g with Tufo S3 Lite 195 tire. Thanks to Richard Wharton. | approx. 842g | 19w x 30 ~ 39d mm | 2.44mm at spokes; 4.52mm between |
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131. Velomax Ascent 18 spoke front. 2001. Built radially using 2.0-1.7 mm swaged spokes and alloy nipples on a wide Velomax R2 sealed bearing hub. | 617g | 19w x 21d mm | 2.57mm |
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132. Velomax Ascent 24 spoke rear. 2001. Built 2x/radial using 2.0-1.7 mm swaged spokes and alloy nipples on a wide Velomax R2 sealed bearing hub. Right side nipples brass. | 860g | 19w x 21d mm | 3.07mm |
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133. Velomax Orion 24 spoke front. 2001. Built radially using 2.0-1.7 mm swaged spokes and alloy nipples on a wide Velomax R2 sealed bearing hub. | 653g | 19w x 21d mm | 2.00mm |
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134. Velomax Orion 28 spoke rear. 2001. Built 2x/radial using 2.0-1.7 mm swaged spokes and alloy nipples on a wide Velomax R2 sealed bearing hub. Right side nipples brass. | 874g | 19w x 21d mm | 3.07mm |
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135. Mavic CXP14 16 spoke front. Built radially using DT 2.0-1.8 mm swaged spokes and brass nipples on a Dura-Ace 7700 hub. | 887g | 19w x 30d mm | 2.15mm |
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136. Mavic CXP14 16 spoke rear. Built 2x/radial using DT 2.0-1.8 mm swaged spokes and brass nipples on a Dura-Ace 7700 hub. | 982g | 19w x 30d mm | 2.65 from RH 2.71 from LH |
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137. Paragon 16 spoke front.
Built radially in pairs using a Velocity Deep V rim and
Wheelsmith 2.3mm spokes with 1.4x3.5mm aero section on an
American Classic Micro hub. Spokes anchored in rim saddle. Thanks to Chuck Davis. |
883g | 19w x 30d mm | 2.06mm |
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138. Paragon 16 spoke rear. Built 1 cross in pairs using a Velocity Deep V rim and Wheelsmith 2.3mm spokes with 1.4x3.5mm aero section on an American Classic Ultralight cassette hub. Spokes anchored in rim saddle. Thanks to Chuck Davis. | 950g | 19w x 30d mm | 3.71 from RH 3.42 from LH |
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139. Velomax Circuit 24 spoke front. Built radially with 2.0 - 1.7mm swaged spokes and alloy nipples on a narrow Velomax Circuit hub. | 686g | 19.2w x 26.3d mm | 2.49mm |
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140. Velomax Circuit 28 spoke rear. Built 2x /radial with 2.0 - 1.7mm swaged spokes and brass/alloy nipples on a Velomax Circuit hub. | 957g | 19.2w x 26.3d mm | 2.22 from RH 2.30 from LH |
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