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Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
They used to be the go to recommendation for a bullet proof wheel, but the rims are subject to cracking around the eyelets and there are now better options at a similar price.
If built properly- with Mavic's spec on spoke tension (lower than what is commonly used on more "modern" rims), they won't crack around the eyelets.
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