raised bumps on carbon clinchers?
06-15-15, 08:43 PM
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raised bumps on carbon clinchers?
My November Rails have developed raised bumps on the braking surface. And yes, I am using the correct pads with the rims. Using the ones November provided with the rims. Are these done for or is this nothing to worry about and/or can be fixed?
06-16-15, 04:57 AM
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Yeah, they seem fine to me. Nothing stuck. Not ruling out that could have happened mid ride, but could have came out of the pad mid ride as well....? I dunno. I really hope these aren't trashed. I've had them for less than a year. :-/ Most of my riding is indoors too on a trainer :-(. (yes, I use a different wheel and open the brakes up all the way when using the trainer!)
06-16-15, 06:06 AM
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Something stuck in the pads would likely make even grooves around the rim, not the odd marks I see.
Contact the company.
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06-16-15, 06:28 AM
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I have contacted November. Saturday was my last ride with the wheels. Of something to note, before that ride the level of true was 'meh, could use a truing', post ride was 'oh my, definitely needs truing'. So just got the wheels back yesterday from the shop.
06-16-15, 06:29 AM
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A lot of trainer time. I don't trust drivers much anymore and have a family to support. Endurance zone 2 rides are outside, group rides outside, and races. Otherwise, most of everything else is indoor on the trainer.
06-16-15, 11:45 AM
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if my rims looked like that, i'm talking about the series of symmetrical gashes close to the tire line here, i would assume i had sliced into a curb or two.
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Are they are on side of the rim or both?
06-16-15, 03:03 PM
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I don't recall for sure. Will check when I get home. I've already contacted November and they are wanting me to send it to them. And no, I did not hit a curb. Not too many curbs where I ride anyways. These bumps are also not just in this spot, there are a few more in other spots on the same side. Will check the other side tonight.
06-26-15, 10:35 AM
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Ok, so Kudos to November. They are sending me a new rear wheel. Thought I'd provide an update. Excellent customer service! They are keeping mine for 'research'.
06-26-15, 10:56 AM
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Great. That shows top notch customer service. Another reason to buy from a source with good reputation.
