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My rims look stressed

ben123

ben123 Posts: 10

November 2014 edited November 2014 in MTB workshop & tech

Hi y'all,
I've got some alex RFR ZX24 29er rims. They seem to have small fractures all the way round on the face where the spokes enter.
I did notice that one of the spoke was very loose a while ago, but i tightened it up.
Should I be worried?
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The Rookie Posts: 27,811

November 2014

Just a little oxidising, nothing to be overly worried about and nothing to do with the loose spoke.

Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
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rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774

November 2014

It's fine

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buddy_club Posts: 935

November 2014

Cup of tea and a biscuit should sort it out

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Ouija Posts: 1,386

November 2014

Just looks like white aluminium rust (as opposed to reddish steel rust). Wont do it any harm and isn't stress related.

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The Rookie Posts: 27,811

November 2014

Rust is ferrous oxide, so aluminium rust doesn't exists, it is however aluminium oxide.

Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
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ben123 Posts: 10

November 2014

Thanks for everyone's responses. Very helpful!

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