is this wheel unrepairable? Mavic Cosmic
11-13-10, 07:52 PM
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is this wheel unrepairable? Mavic Cosmic
https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/2057962107.html
Seems like a good deal, but i don't think with carbon it'd be a good idea. I am also skeptical of any warranty options if i were to pick these up and be 2nd owner
Seems like a good deal, but i don't think with carbon it'd be a good idea. I am also skeptical of any warranty options if i were to pick these up and be 2nd owner
11-13-10, 09:09 PM
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As a second owner, you probably have absolutely no warranty whatsoever. Avoid these like the plague.
11-13-10, 09:55 PM
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https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/2057962107.html
Seems like a good deal, but i don't think with carbon it'd be a good idea. I am also skeptical of any warranty options if i were to pick these up and be 2nd owner
Seems like a good deal, but i don't think with carbon it'd be a good idea. I am also skeptical of any warranty options if i were to pick these up and be 2nd owner
11-13-10, 10:01 PM
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thanks guys, he is going to get a photo for me tomorrow, unless he is just mis-understood or something, i will probably pass... if it's too good to be true...
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https://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/2057962107.html
Seems like a good deal, but i don't think with carbon it'd be a good idea. I am also skeptical of any warranty options if i were to pick these up and be 2nd owner
Seems like a good deal, but i don't think with carbon it'd be a good idea. I am also skeptical of any warranty options if i were to pick these up and be 2nd owner
11-14-10, 07:13 PM
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I have a set of thos that I bought new in 1998. After several years a nipple broke in the rear wheel. The dealer sent it to MAVIC for repair but they said the wheel could not be repaired and replaced the wheel at cost, $400. The warranty was only good for 2 years. The wheels shown are 1st generation Carbones, like mine. Probably at least 10 years old.
If you want the front wheel it's probably worth $200 to use in time trials or triathlons. The aerodynamics are pretty good but these wheel are heavy, not so good for daily use.
I rarely use mine.
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