I think Peter is right. Their bearings are very smooth and
the workmanship is pretty high quality. I think they aren't
as durable as Campy or high end Shimano but they are very
light. Their skewers are better than most and close smoothly
and securely.
I think you can make a great wheelset out of Ritchey's if
they aren't factory builds, (where I have had two for two
sets poorly tensioned, resulting in cracked rims in less
than a year, and where I have heard a large number of
complaints otherwise). I complained to the Ritchey factory
reps, who are legendary in their customer support so perhaps
there are cleaner wheelsets in 2004.
Have Peter build you a set with Ritchey hubs and Velocity
rims and you will have a nice set of hoops. He won't like
bladed spokes but they are so cool when they are done up
right (yeah, I know, not 3x.. sorry Peter
Terry
Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
> << Anyone familar with Ritchey Pro and WCS hubs? Decent?
> Quality problems?
>
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>
>
> Decent, some freehub problems.
>
> << Also, who can tell me what rims are readily available
> in 24-hole drilling? Some of the Ritchey hubsets come
> 24/28. >><BR><BR>
>
>
> Ritchey and Velocity
>
> Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St.
> Boulder, CO, 80302
> (303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali
> costruite eccezionalmente bene"
