Old 10-19-18 | 05:59 PM
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Bikes: Raleigh Competition, Pashley Roadster Sovereign, Mercian Vincitore Speciale

As others have stated, you likely won’t notice any difference on the road, so if it’s more about the rims, then save yourself some money and go with the cheaper hubset. Also, as already stated, the brake track will wear away, and pretty quick too. I have a set of black Son TB14’s and the anodising on the brake track lasted decently well until the first time I rode in the rain, then it was gone. I would venture to guess you’ll get somewhere between 1-400 miles before the black on the brake track is gone. Depending on how hard and often you use the brakes. But it will start to wear, from the first time you use the brakes. Just something to keep in mind. Sons are great rims though. Ive run nothing but Tb14’s On 3 of my 4 bikes, including my daily commuter and I love them.

a photo to show the anodising absolutely wears away: the front rim used to be black like the rear (front brake only setup)


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