Thread: When is a rim's wall too thin?
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Old 10-15-15 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rydabent
Here is the biggest reason for disc brakes. They dont wear out expensive rims.
As FBinNY notes, rim wear is seldom an issue with road bikes. I'm still riding wheels I built more than 30 years ago, and they're holding up fine. Off-road is another story, and that's why disc brakes are predominately found on off-road bikes.
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