Surely this can't be normal??
I was servicing my bike today and on the rear wheel I noticed that their was a ridge below one of the stickers. When I removed it there was a hairline craic all the way across the rim (see photo, you may have to scroll down) but did not appear to affect the braking surface.
When I also checked the front wheel there appeared to be the same crack, again under a sticker but I have yet to remove it.
The wheels are Mavic Askiums. New as of August 2013 and probably about 300-500 miles max on them. Surely this can't be normal, is it?
When I also checked the front wheel there appeared to be the same crack, again under a sticker but I have yet to remove it.
The wheels are Mavic Askiums. New as of August 2013 and probably about 300-500 miles max on them. Surely this can't be normal, is it?
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Hard to be sure from the picture, but is it the join? Rims start life straight, then are bent into a circle and pinned or welded so there is a join.0
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Almost certainly the joint. It will also be opposite the valve hole if it's the joint. Take a peek on the inside of the rim with the tyre off and it should be more obvious. If in doubt, have your LBS take a look at it.0
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Thanks for the replies folks and yes you're correct it does appear to be the joint :oops: Although I didn't expect it to quite so prominent.0
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You could cover the join with a Mavic sticker
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