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Old 11-07-12 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ksisler

Mostly agree. Wanted to probe the larger audience regarding; Are a lot of folks really wearing out rims due to contact with brake pads? If so, what kind of riding are they doing, such as extreme downhill mountain trails, riding through sand, etc. Are they using super thin walled rims, etc. Are they folks who do not keep their pads clean, trimmed, and adjusted on a regular basis...?
In 30+ years of road and mountain bike riding, I've worn out 2 rims that I can think of. I don't baby my wheels...I've broken more rims than I've worn out...nor do I only ride in fair weather. I ride 12 months out of the year in all kinds of conditions. Nor do I buy heavy rims. Most of my rims are high end and, thus, tend towards the lighter side.
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