Old 06-26-14, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Chombi
...I'm a lazy bum and can't find the time to re-true the noodley Fiamme Ergal rimmed wheelset on it. it so bad now that it the front wheel is starting to make creaking sounds near the valve hole and the rear rim is starting to rub against the brake pads when I stand on the pedals..... maybe I'm just starting to not like Fiamme Ergals that much anymore??...but dang!, they're so light and so classic looking........ or maybe I'm just worried I'll pull a nipple through a rim when I re-tension the wheels.....
Ha! My bike with Ergals has been hanging in the basement unrideable for weeks, because I can't find time to rebuild the wheel. I admit I'm a bit intimidated by these rims. Got to screw up my courage and have at them.
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