Originally Posted by
T Stew
I have two sets of hard-anodized rims both are jet black. Did they paint over top of the anodizing? I've never had these grey ones you all speak of.
from my understanding, "hard anodizing" refers to a thick coating of aluminum oxide, which ends up a dull dark grey color. But it's pretty dark. Attached are pics of Mavic MA40 (which I rode on my first nicer road bike in high school) and H+Son TB14 (a modern take on the classic box-section rim).
I'm pretty sure actual black color would be a result of a thin, dye-infused anodizing.
IMG_20161110_060345_514_Mavic MA40_.jpg
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