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@lsegeorge
Upgrading the Fidusa
I have recently acquired a 90s Columbus SLX frame from the Greek brand Fidusa.
I have built the frame with an early 90s Campy Athena 8 Groupset/ Cinelli stem/ 3ttt drops.
Saddle is Fizik/seatpost is Planet-x (the Campy Aero was to short).
Wheels are Athena 8 hubs (36 spokes) laced to Mavic 192h rims see below for velobase entry:
http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=9c8d3033-58f1-4595-a889-bd4c4e97d79des
I am not sure what the spokes are but they are nothing special.
The whole built weighs 11kg
I use it as my main road bike so function is quite important.
I am 190cm tall and 110kgs heavy!
I want to upgrade the wheels.
I am looking for somehthing both stiffer and lighter.
I am considering the following two options:
1) Re lace the athena hubs with some strong spokes to H plus & Son Grey Archetypes.
Pros:
I thinks they will look fantastic on the build.
The wheels will be strong
Will be period correct to a certain extent
Cons:
I am not sheding to much weight off
The front Athena Hub is not that smoth.
2) Get a pair of Campy Zondas 2013 wheels.Use them with a 9 speed cassette (drop 1 ring and re space with a spacing kit).
Pros:
I will lose much more weight (close to a kilo)
I will be getting smother hubs
Less flex (I assume)
Cons:
I am not to sure about the looks on the steel frame (I will remove all the decals).
Solutions will cost more but I am willing to invest.
Any feedback welcome.