Shimano Dura-ace rim crack questions!
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Shimano Dura-ace rim crack questions!
Was washing my bike yesterday and replacing a worn tire and noticed 2 cracks in my DA rear rim. This is only my second season on the wheels, probably 4000 miles on them.
The 2 cracks are on one side of the rim, parallel to the arc of the rim, maybe 1/8th on an inch below where the spoke enters the rim. Larger crack is maybe an inch long.
1) Will this likely be replaced under warranty?
2) Is this typical for lightweight rims? I really don't want to be going through this every 1-2 years. I am 6'2" 195, not the lightest rider out there, but no clydesdale by any measure.
The 2 cracks are on one side of the rim, parallel to the arc of the rim, maybe 1/8th on an inch below where the spoke enters the rim. Larger crack is maybe an inch long.
1) Will this likely be replaced under warranty?
2) Is this typical for lightweight rims? I really don't want to be going through this every 1-2 years. I am 6'2" 195, not the lightest rider out there, but no clydesdale by any measure.
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Originally Posted by Markedoc
Was washing my bike yesterday and replacing a worn tire and noticed 2 cracks in my DA rear rim. This is only my second season on the wheels, probably 4000 miles on them.
The 2 cracks are on one side of the rim, parallel to the arc of the rim, maybe 1/8th on an inch below where the spoke enters the rim. Larger crack is maybe an inch long.
1) Will this likely be replaced under warranty?
2) Is this typical for lightweight rims? I really don't want to be going through this every 1-2 years. I am 6'2" 195, not the lightest rider out there, but no clydesdale by any measure.
The 2 cracks are on one side of the rim, parallel to the arc of the rim, maybe 1/8th on an inch below where the spoke enters the rim. Larger crack is maybe an inch long.
1) Will this likely be replaced under warranty?
2) Is this typical for lightweight rims? I really don't want to be going through this every 1-2 years. I am 6'2" 195, not the lightest rider out there, but no clydesdale by any measure.
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It really looks like the failure is one related to spoke tension, but I am no expert. Other than these cracks, the rim looks as good as new.
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Originally Posted by Markedoc
It really looks like the failure is one related to spoke tension, but I am no expert. Other than these cracks, the rim looks as good as new.
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No - I bought the DA wheels last year from Performance along with the DA10 grupppo. Wheel was not out of true last time I checked.
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Originally Posted by Markedoc
No - I bought the DA wheels last year from Performance along with the DA10 grupppo. Wheel was not out of true last time I checked.