Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
I'd examine the rim carefully. What you are looking for is spider web like cracks at the spoke holes. Another way that an older wheel tells you it's time for a replacement is if the brakeing surface feels noticeably concave.
Ditto. I had an Open Pro that had small cracks at some of the spoke holes. Never did fail. I rebuilt it with an Open sport rim to have a little more material.