NOS vs. New

"Rob Weinstock" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hello,

I have an older bike that I'm fixing up. Among other
things, I need to get some replacement rims. Is there
anything particular compelling about new rims vs. NOS
rims? For example, I have two sets of Mavic GP4's which
are past their prime. It is possible to purchase these as
NOS items, or even SSC's. But, are the Reflex's going to
impart a real performance improvement?

Thanks and regards,

Rob

Depends on what you're trying to accomplish. If you want ALL
period components a pair of OP rims is going to stick out
like a sore thumb. If you don't give a hoot, then finding
OPs is going to be LOTS easier than finding NOS rims.

I saw several pair of NOS Mavic rims on www.renaissance-
cycles.com recently. If you surf ebay, the ads here,
www.roadbikereview.com, www.campyonly.com, etc. you should
be able to find what you're looking for.

The OP/Reflex rim is going to weigh about what an MA2/40
weighs. Ditto with the set of Campy Omega XL rims I just
found after 5 (or so) years of looking.

Performance-wise, as long as you're using enough spokes for
your weight and riding style, most of the GP4 era rims are
going to work.

Mike

Good luck!

<< I have an older bike that I'm fixing up. Among other
things, I need to get some replacement rims. Is there
anything particular compelling about new rims vs. NOS rims?
For example, I have two sets of Mavic GP4's which are past
their prime. It is possible to purchase these as NOS items,
or even SSC's. But, are the Reflex's going to impart a real
performance improvement? >>

MAVIC Reflex tubulars are nothing special. There's
usually some good, cheap NOS tubular rims on ebay. If you
are shopping for new, I like Ambrosio's from this mail
order source:

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wein-<< Is there anything particular compelling about new
rims vs. NOS rims? For example, I have two sets of Mavic
GP4's which are past their prime. It is possible to purchase
these as NOS items, or even SSC's. But, are the Reflex's
going to impart a real performance improvement? >><BR><BR>

New manufacturer rims have some 'features' that do nothing
for it's performance, like welded seams and machined
sidewalls. I think some of the NOS tubie rims are just made
better. Like Campagnolo Paves or SSC, or my personal choice,
MachllCDs.

Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
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costruite eccezionalmente bene"