For the Wheelbuilders

[veloduffer]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I've built a lot of wheels. Lately some Velocity and H+Son....but just did a DT440 wheelset, rear OC and once more, I am impressed by how round and flat these rims are.....which means easy build with consistent tension all around while also being very true and round. Nothing worse than trying to get tension fairly even only to see true or round go to hell. The mark of a poorly made rim. The Velocity and H+Son were just fine, but not the ease of DT. Feels like just centering the hub...forza DT....wish they made a tube rim.

I just got a pair of DT440 wheels with Bitex hubs (28H F&R) to use for the Spring. Came out to 1500g with Stan's tape. I paired them with some 27mm Vittoria Pave CGs (easy to mount too!) and they were very nice on the potholes. We'll see how they hold up but they are very true - good for cross v-brakes to get close to the rim.

[Rusty Luggs]

Thanks, O.P.
Was thinking of DT440 for next wheels I build. That seals it.

[alessandro]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Anybody want to give me $10k or so to become the US distributor for Ambrosio..

Originally Posted by Gsinill

I like the idea; is that all it takes?

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

It takes money, and some time to go to Italy, with a translator(female recommended, good looking) and do the whole gig in person, in cash. Must have a reliable shipping company/method lined up. Then expect the 'order' you paid for up front will take longer and not be completely accurate.

Originally Posted by ultraman6970

Then expect the 'order' you paid for up front will take longer and not be completely accurate. <-- the italian way eh?

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Si...and 'domani'...we'll do 'it' tomorrow...

And THAT is how you do business in Italy. Peter nails it, in <100 words.

[LiveFreeOrDie]

Here are the wheels I just from OP in the mail today. A little bit of an unconventional combo but I think they are beautiful. Very nice job! Thanks OP!

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by LiveFreeOrDie

Here are the wheels I just from OP in the mail today. A little bit of an unconventional combo but I think they are beautiful. Very nice job! Thanks OP!

My pleasure and a nice built-record hubs and DT 440.