Description
Campagnolo Veloce Mavic Open Pro Clincher Rear Wheel Rim Brake 9-11 Speed
- The wheel is True
- 32 Hole
- The hub and bearing are smooth
- There are very few scratches and scuffs (See Pictures)
- The braking surface is good
- Rear 2.36LBS
- Freehub compatibility: Campagnolo 8-9-10-11 speed
- History, mileage, and model year are unknown
- Campy Skewer
Inventory number: 08108 B-V
The “Campagnolo Veloce Mavic Open Pro Clincher Wheel Rim Brake 9-11 Speed” is not a single, off-the-shelf product but rather a common combination of components assembled into a wheel. It represents a classic and highly respected pairing in the cycling world, particularly among enthusiasts of vintage and custom-built bikes.
1. Mavic Open Pro Rim: An Industry Classic
- Market Position: The Mavic Open Pro is one of the most celebrated and long-standing aluminum road rims in the history of cycling. It was positioned as a high-quality, durable, and lightweight rim suitable for a wide range of uses, from training to competitive racing. It was known for its excellent balance of strength, weight, and reliability.
- Key Features:
- Maxtal Material: Mavic’s proprietary aluminum alloy, which offered a high strength-to-weight ratio.
- SUP (Soudé Usiné Process) Joint: The rim’s seam was arc-welded and then machined smooth, resulting in a stronger joint and better braking performance.
- UB Control: This was Mavic’s designation for a machined braking surface, which ensured smooth and consistent braking with rim brakes.
- Clincher and Rim Brake: The Open Pro was designed for traditional clincher tires and was a rim brake-specific product, placing it firmly in the pre-disc brake era of road cycling.
2. Campagnolo Veloce Hub: The “Engine” of the Wheel
- Market Position: The Veloce hub, like the rest of the Veloce groupset, was Campagnolo’s entry- to mid-level offering. While not as lightweight or exotic as the top-tier Record or Chorus hubs, it was known for its durability, smooth-rolling bearings, and classic aesthetic.
- Key Features:
- Proprietary Freehub Body: The most critical compatibility feature of a Campagnolo hub is its freehub body. It has a specific spline pattern that is only compatible with Campagnolo cassettes. This is a major differentiator from the more common Shimano/SRAM freehub standard.
- Compatibility Range (9-11 Speed): The Veloce hub’s freehub body was designed to be compatible with Campagnolo’s 9, 10, and 11-speed cassettes. This made it a versatile component, as it could be used for both older and more modern (at the time) drivetrains.
3. The “9-11 Speed” Designation: A Crucial Detail
- This refers to the cassette compatibility of the rear hub. While the Veloce groupset was 9-speed, the hub itself was designed with a freehub body that could also accept wider 10 and 11-speed Campagnolo cassettes. This provided a significant upgrade path for riders who wanted to move to a higher-speed drivetrain without having to buy a new wheel.
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Wheelset: Campagnolo Veloce 9-speed wheelset
A little about the seller:
I’ve been in the cycling industry for more than 30 years (I know, that makes me old!). I’ve been a professional bicycle mechanic for most of those years, including working locally at Lee’s Cyclery before they became Trek Stores. Now I work from home as a Customer Success Manager for a software team. But I still love fixing up and working on bikes and riding them too!
Purchase from me with peace of mind. Not only can you trust my years of experience, but I will also fit you for the bike and provide any mechanical insight at the time of purchase.
Shipping information:
I ship USPS Ground. I do have a video to help in putting back together. I try to keep it simple. It will be packed very well, but if you see any damage to the box or Part, keep the box and packing material plus, take pictures. I do insure all parts that are shipped. In addition, if shipped out of Colorado, there is no Sales Tax. You can also combine shipping with multiple items.
