So, So, So Much Paceline Win in this Post . . (page 2 pic on bike)

[velomonkey]

Today, history arrived.

Ambrosio Rims laced to silver Record Hubs built by Elder Spud

Except, aside from the already awesome wheels, I got bottles and I asked for, and received, an autograph pic of Elder Spud as a sort of Certificate of Authenticity. In 50 years after jamming on these wheels I will walk them into a shop and just like Pawn Stars the dude will look at them and say

"Wow, back in the day, artisan wheel builders would hand-make wheels to a rider's liken. These were the pinnacle built by a master craftsmen. I must have them."

The pic . . . it says "Good enough for Eddy good enough for us"

So. Much. Win.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5815/20764541505_a09b1839c6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xCTGLi)DSC_1836 (https://flic.kr/p/xCTGLi) by P McQuown (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133559924@N08/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/612/20764539815_fca81e485a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xCTGga)DSC_1837 (https://flic.kr/p/xCTGga) by P McQuown (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133559924@N08/), on Flickr

[thwart]

Oh man, you just made my day...

[druptight]

Outstanding.

[teleguy57]

Drooling....

And getting a signed photo from Peter -- genius.

Now when the new DT tub rims come out.... unlace my Nemesis from my silver Chorus and send 'em to the Republic? But a new set of WI T11s and send em to Ergott? So many great choices here on the PL!

[oldpotatoe]

Thank you sir. Of the 'bike' stuff I do, building conventional wheels is the thing I really enjoy. Plus, worse things than starting with silver Record hubs, new Ambrosio Nemesis rims and Sapim spokes.

[yakstone]

I have a couple of sets of those in my arsenal too.

Excellent wheels. I think I will build another set this winter only on 28s this time.

BTW - the Spud is The Master- and he still likes kind of like that guy in the photo.

[Tickdoc]

Very jealous here.

Wonder if senior spud would build a set for my dream build wallhanger?

That would leave drivetrain and it would be ready to roll by spring.

What kind of tires do you plan to use on those beauties?

[rwsaunders]

Very, very nice indeed.

[oldpotatoe]

Very jealous here.

Wonder if senior spud would build a set for my dream build wallhanger?

That would leave drivetrain and it would be ready to roll by spring.

What kind of tires do you plan to use on those beauties?

Sure, it's what do. 'It's my scam, my gig'....from some movie or another.

But sure , be happy to even if the stuff is sent to me(I supply spokes please).

[Louis]

But they aren't tied and soldered... ;)

[oldpotatoe]

But they aren't tied and soldered... ;)

By request only.

[dave thompson]

You should tie and solder Louis, he's dangerous.

[Louis]

http://images.amcnetworks.com/blogs.amctv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/silence-of-the-lambs-mind-g.jpg

[Tickdoc]

Sure, it's what do. 'It's my scam, my gig'....from some movie or another.

But sure , be happy to even if the stuff is sent to me(I supply spokes please).
Great! ( I've been contemplating contacting you for a while now, but will do that in private and not hijack this thread anymore.)

[velomonkey]

( I've been contemplating contacting you for a while now, but will do that in private and not hijack this thread anymore.)

Bro, worry not. A wheel is only as good as the builder. I've had record hubs laced to Ambrosio rims before - I sold them, I will not sell these. Ever. You get my drift?? And we're not talking thread drift.

Pick up what I'm laying down.

BTW, I now see why Chris King didn't make campy hubs prior - the entire hub industry is predicated upon campy not making these hubs in various spoke count.

Elder Spud serviced them . . . . the hubs by themselves are art. They spin as hubs should - not an exaggeration in any sense.

[Tickdoc]

Bro, worry not. A wheel is only as good as the builder. I've had record hubs laced to Ambrosio rims before - I sold them, I will not sell these. Ever. You get my drift?? And we're not talking thread drift.

Pick up what I'm laying down.

BTW, I now see why Chris King didn't make campy hubs prior - the entire hub industry is predicated upon campy not making these hubs in various spoke count.

Elder Spud serviced them . . . . the hubs by themselves are art. They spin as hubs should - not an exaggeration in any sense.

Glad u are not offended and congrats on a nice set of wheels. I hope to have some similar for a project bike someday soon.

So what bike will these beauties reside underneath?

[velomonkey]

So what bike will these beauties reside underneath?

My firefly ti - i emailed them and they were like "whoa." As soon as my pave tires arrive I will post pics.

[Tickdoc]

My firefly ti - i emailed them and they were like "whoa." As soon as my pave tires arrive I will post pics.

Looking forward to it.

[dpk501]

Wow...Those are tight. I might kill for those.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

Today, history arrived.

Ambrosio Rims laced to silver Record Hubs built by Elder Spud

Except, aside from the already awesome wheels, I got bottles and I asked for, and received, an autograph pic of Elder Spud as a sort of Certificate of Authenticity. In 50 years after jamming on these wheels I will walk them into a shop and just like Pawn Stars the dude will look at them and say

"Wow, back in the day, artisan wheel builders would hand-make wheels to a rider's liken. These were the pinnacle built by a master craftsmen. I must have them."

The pic . . . it says "Good enough for Eddy good enough for us"

So. Much. Win.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5815/20764541505_a09b1839c6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xCTGLi)DSC_1836 (https://flic.kr/p/xCTGLi) by P McQuown (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133559924@N08/), on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/612/20764539815_fca81e485a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xCTGga)DSC_1837 (https://flic.kr/p/xCTGga) by P McQuown (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133559924@N08/), on Flickr

Classy.

[Web1111a]

Awesome wheels

And I see someone shops at Pros Closet
Or is there so secret connection:):)

[oldpotatoe]

Awesome wheels

And I see someone shops at Pros Closet
Or is there so secret connection:):)

I get my shipping boxes from them....

[Web1111a]

Cool

on another note when pros closet sells wheels they spes the run out

Lateral and radius

What values are acceptable


See a zonda .45 lateral .30 radial front
.50. .25. Rear

Thanks sorry for any thread drift here

[bkw]

Beauties! And love the extra schwag, sweet!

[velomonkey]

Oh man, the roll nice, real nice, real, real nice.

This is exactly how I wanted this bike outfitted. The silver record hubs are so damn awesome.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5632/20870618378_c24e33e3b9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU)DSC_1869 (https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU)

[fuzzalow]

Well done. There is something retro-chic about alloy box tubular wheels. Do it for the ride, do it for the sound. The timbre of gliding over macadam in this way is one the purities of cycling.

[thwart]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU]https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5632/20870618378_c24e33e3b9_b.jpg

That is a serious looking yet beautiful bike.

[bobswire]

Oh man, the roll nice, real nice, real, real nice.

This is exactly how I wanted this bike outfitted. The silver record hubs are so damn awesome.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5632/20870618378_c24e33e3b9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU)DSC_1869 (https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU)

Very nicely done, wheels really compliment that build and of course the Paves keeps it all grounded.:hello:

[roguedog]

Damn... that is sweet. Nice clean lines. Nicely done.

Makes me want a set... well actually the whole bike.

Oh man, the roll nice, real nice, real, real nice.

This is exactly how I wanted this bike outfitted. The silver record hubs are so damn awesome.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5632/20870618378_c24e33e3b9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU)DSC_1869 (https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU)

[teleguy57]

Oh man, the roll nice, real nice, real, real nice.

This is exactly how I wanted this bike outfitted. The silver record hubs are so damn awesome.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5632/20870618378_c24e33e3b9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU)DSC_1869 (https://flic.kr/p/xNgnHU)

Classic -- and classy.

I recently moved to the all-black 27mm Pave tubs on my Nemesis/silver Chorus wheels as I thought they might work better on my ti Hampsten, but you know, seeing this I think the only real Paves have green stripes.

I have one new 27 black Pave in the workshop as a replacement for the rear wearing out. Maybe I should think about a trade for the traditional green stripe in the classifieds....

[velomonkey]

I think the only real Paves have green stripes.


You hit the nail right on the head, tele. I went back and forth and even though green goes with bike about as well as purple they are Pave tires and Pave tires with Ambrosia are most definitely green.

Fuzz nails why these rims - they just are right. They sure won't win a weight war, but holy heck do they ride nice.

Elder Spud builds a fine wheel - that is for sure.

[Kirk007]

naturally