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Super Champion was a French brand of high quality bicycle rims for competition and road use. Super Champion was eventually purchased by tire manufacturer Wolber. In the 1980s, Super Champion's line of rims included:
| Name | Nominal Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Tubular Rims | ||
| Route | 700c | 365g |
| Arc-en-Ciel | 700c | 345g |
| Prestige | 700c | 375g |
| Record | 700c | 390g |
| Record du Monde | 700c | 330g |
| Performance | 700c | 275g |
| Medaille d'Or | 700c | 260g |
| Clincher Rims | ||
| Gentleman | 700c | 500g |
| Model 58 | 650b | 525g |
| Model 58 | 700c | 565g |
Super Champion also sold a line of rims by the name of Mixte (580g), capable of taking either a clincher tire or a sew up.
References
- http://www.classicrendezvous.com/France/S_Champion_advert.htm
- http://www.sheldonbrown.com/velos.html
- http://www.velobase.com/ViewSingleComponent.aspx?ID=bb3df84a-54cc-47de-b576-ac7112f98838
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