Rodi Airlines wheels - is this a fault ?

mjw123
mjw123 Posts: 61
edited September 2012 in Road general
I've been getting loads of rim side punctures on my new sportif bianco, whilst repairing yet another i noticed this additional hole in the rim that looks like a fault to me.....would you agree or is it there for a reason ?

The finish is not very good and could be a factor in the punctures i'm getting (admittedly not everyone lines up with this extra hole)

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and what the rest of the wheels spoke holes look like.

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Should i get this replaced by Ribble ?

tia,
Mike.

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Certainly edge of hole looks rough enough to cause a puncture - looks like a manufacturing fault.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Sentral
    Sentral Posts: 64
    Looks pretty bodged to me! Silly question but you do usually have rim tape on there right?
    Strava/Tumblr/Blog
  • mjw123
    mjw123 Posts: 61
    yes but it was crap quality stuff that came with the wheel - ribble have since sent me some higher quality rim bands that i've only just fitted.

    If this is a fault it'll only lead to wheel problems in future so i'd rather get it sorted up front...
  • mjw123
    mjw123 Posts: 61
    Spoke to Ribble and they were shocked to see this obvious fault - new wheel being sent out to me.

    Annoying as the problem is I can't fault Ribble's excellent customer service.

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