MoreTrails Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Hey all Got a mate who has scored a 80's Le Jeune to ride for the Argus from his old man in law....however said old man used to race semi pro back then so the wheels have vrot tubbie tires on them. SO, ULTIMATELY. looking for advice on how to replace / refit the tubbies and if anyone has a set for sale as 600 - 1000+ per tire (new) is not going down to well for my mate and he is dead keen to ride the argus on this puppy - 12speed with racing block is going to be interesting to see on the argus for someone who is a recreational rider.... Shot dudes.........
Johan Bornman Posted January 28, 2010 Posted January 28, 2010 Toss those wheels. You are far better off buying a set of secondhand clincher wheels. If your bike is an 80s model, it will be 7 or 8-speed with 120mm dropout spacing at the rear. There are dozens of such wheels just waiting for a new owner. But, tubbies are not your only enemy. The cassette may actually be extinct too. Make sure you can get a freewheel cluster for the bike before committing to new wheels.
MoreTrails Posted January 28, 2010 Author Posted January 28, 2010 Bugger, thought as much... So, anyone out there got a second hand set of clincher wheels? that can take a screw on cluster - 6 speed (gears aren't a problem on the bike yet...)
techguy Posted January 29, 2010 Posted January 29, 2010 Conti do the Giro tubbies which sell for +-R350...
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