Originally Posted by
Kazer
My wife's NEW rear rim (the replacement Chukker) is now failing with the same weird looking crack. The braking surface around the crack is bowed out but this time the crack isn't near the rim joint. The wheel can be ridden but the rear brakes had to be removed to make room for the bulge.
wow, as wonderful as Velocity has been maybe it's time for something completely different for the rear wheels? Are you at all adverse to simply getting a heavy rear wheel with 36 spokes with the option of commonly available heavy rims that Rigida or other manufacturers make for mtn. bikes? You can't beat lots of metal for heavy use. Sun rhynolite? Enjoying your website.