Alex DA22 rims. Wear indicators?

merlin321
merlin321 Posts: 48
edited August 2008 in Workshop
Hi, I think I read somewhere that some makes of wheel have a groove on the outer edge where the brakes touch to show if the rim is wearing down. (could be wrong)
Does anybody know if this applies the the AlexDA22 rims on my Giant?
There seems to be a recess in that area but I`m not sure if that is what it`s for.
Ta.
Somethings gotta go wrong, `cause I`m felling way too damn good - Nickelback.

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  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    Yep, your DA22's have rim wear indicators.
    2010 Cannondale CAAD 9
    2008 Wilier Izoard
  • acorn_user
    acorn_user Posts: 1,137
    Yup, they are the black lines on the braking surface. When they disappear, it's time to change. You should watch your brake blocks too, because they will wear to match the hole in the rim.
  • merlin321
    merlin321 Posts: 48
    Acorn, thanks for your reply. Now I can keep a watch on them, but I have no idea what the expected sort of life should be for wheels.
    Cheers.
    Somethings gotta go wrong, `cause I`m felling way too damn good - Nickelback.
  • merlin321
    merlin321 Posts: 48
    Lagavulin, cheers for the link, all is explained.
    Somethings gotta go wrong, `cause I`m felling way too damn good - Nickelback.

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