Nucleon vs Neutron

[saab2000]

I am thinking of getting a set of Neutron tubular wheels. But I am not anxious to spend $600+ for a new set if I can get used for far less.

On ebay there are a couple sets of Nucleon tubulars and I suspect that they will go for far less than a new set would cost.

I know that buying a used wheelset is very risky business, but these wheels have great reputations for strength and durability.

Are there any differences at all between Nucleons and Neutrons? Or is it just a name change? If so, I may start to bid on ebay, a new thing for me.

[Kevin]

I believe that it was essentially just a name change. I have the Nucleon clinchers and they are a very nice set of wheels.

Kevin

[amg]

Nucleon = silver spokes

Neutron = black spokes

i think that's the only real difference. I have a set of Neutron tubulars and I love them!

Good Luck,

Antonio :beer:

[Johny]

Also. the neutron rear wheel seemed to use double butted spokes.

[Kevin]

I can confirm that the Nucleons have silver spokes.

Kevin

[clew]

The sales rep for campy in the US told me that the nucleons had silver, round spokes whereas the nuetrons have black, aero spokes. However, I do not think he is correct, as the nucleons I have seen appear to have bladed spokes.

[Johny]

I've checked the Campy 2002 (sorry a typo previously) catalogue: the only two differences stated by Campy- black spokes, and the double butted spokes in the rear wheel for the Neutrons.

[MarinRider]

2004 Neutrons also have newer lighter rims than previous years.

[Kurt]

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