Originally Posted by
Jeff Wills
FWIW: this is what happened to my last CR-18:
rites042 . It lasted through several Pacific Northwest winters, so this wasn't surprising (except for the bang! when it let go). FWIW: I didn't feel any pulsation until after I had started that ride.
When I bought the Alivio/CR18 wheel set I was positive I'd upgrade it if I liked touring. I do, but the wheel set has been so reliable I think it would be foolish to do so. What may help is my winters are just not nearly in the same league as what you and many others face.
Brad