Bicycle Mechanics - Rim spoke eyelet cracks

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CV-6
08-03-07, 04:35 PM
Picked up a set of wheels cheap. Spun the one in question, saw it would need some truing, but did not see a problem. Started truing and noticed the following:

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I am thinking this rim is not going to be one that I want to ride.

Bobby Lex
08-03-07, 05:28 PM
You are thinking correctly. That rim is toast.

Bob
cyccommute
08-03-07, 09:35 PM
You are thinking correctly. That rim is toast.

Bob

Yup. And the nipple has been rounded off because someone over tightened it. Keep the hub, trash the rest.

Hocam
08-04-07, 07:12 AM
And people say eyeletted rims are the best
urbanknight
08-04-07, 09:58 AM
Those spokes must have been waaaay too tight at some point in time. And yes, the rims are trash now.
CV-6
08-04-07, 10:14 AM
Too bad...it's mate is perfect. Suntour Superbe small flange and Araya 700c rims. But for what I paid, the hubs by themselves were a steal. Thanks all for confirming my thoughts.
Deanster04
08-04-07, 10:58 PM
You are thinking correctly. That rim is toast.

Bob

Burnt Toast!