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Was given a pair of wheels by an old friend. Dura ace hubs mavic 30mm v rims.There's an 8 speed cassette on. They were built my Alister Gow some years ago.
Problem is they are for tubulars? He also gave me 8 Tubular tyres. Some brand new, some used a bit.
Can anyone give me a guide price for them?
I'll never ever use them .
I appreciate all advice.
Thanks in advance.


 
Posted : 18/02/2012 9:47 pm
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The retro boys will love them. 8 speed is just a little way back now. Sound bloody nice though and I might be interested


 
Posted : 18/02/2012 9:48 pm
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Where do i find these Retro boys?
I own enough junk as it is and if i bring these wheels and tubs into the house i will be beaten soundly by the wife.


 
Posted : 18/02/2012 10:04 pm
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www.retrobike.co.uk


 
Posted : 18/02/2012 10:12 pm
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OP you can fit 9 and 10s on them

Price...not huge, the hubs are 20 odd years old, but should still work great.


 
Posted : 18/02/2012 10:16 pm
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retrobike.co.uk my good man there's of us over there nice place too


 
Posted : 18/02/2012 10:20 pm
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Thank you all very much.
Appreciated.


 
Posted : 18/02/2012 10:22 pm
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IIRC 8 speed DA hubs can only be used with 8 speed DA cassettes - Shimano were going through one of their non-compatibility fazes. Retrobike is place to head for the wheels.
As for the tubs - if they are well aged and have been stored correctly you will find that the time trial boys will be very interested - the theory is that they roll faster as they age (pro teams have wine cellars full of the things maturing)


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 12:03 am
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the theory is that they roll faster as they age

LOL, not a go at you, tubs have more myths around them that Paris Hilton's sex life...I've even heard that you should deflate them between rides WTF!


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 12:10 am
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The aged thing holds so much sway that vintage Hutchinson Supersprints go for a couple hundred each - still if a fool can be found, they can be parted with their pennies according to the saying


 
Posted : 19/02/2012 11:29 pm