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Does anyone know what the practical differences are between 24h and 32h?
There's the weight saving but would 24h be suitable for f&r on a steel track not ridden on the road? -
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Depends on your weight I guess. Why not 36H?
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Campag Omega are 80s rims. That bike would probably have run on something like Mavic Monthlery Pro or even GP4 (both tubs), but definitely box section low profile rims not V sections. Anything less than 36 spokes would have been daring at the time, laced to Campag Record (not C-Record). Unfortunately, I'm old enough to remember....
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I'm old enough to remember.
I you are going to fit period correct wheels then for general track use, 36 holes would have been right, or maybe 32 if you are light. 28 spokes would perhaps be for pursuiting, but weren't thought to be strong enough for sprinting or bunch racing on a banked track. Alu box section rims were never as strong as modern carbon v section.
As for 24 spoked wheels, they were the prerogative of time triallists with deep pockets as they didn't seem to last very long.
Oh, and tied and soldered if you want to be really authentic.
I'm not sure what rims to buy for my Raleigh Team Pro Track 1978 Reynolds 753.
I'm going to build it probably as a track only bike. Does anyone know what rims would have been period correct?
I know if I'm running it on the track then tubs are the way forward. What are the pros and cons for 32h vs 24h?
Any suggestions on 24h hubs?
Cheers