Thread: The Joy of Rim Brakes
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Old 03-14-22, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GhostRider62

A common problem with carbon rims used with disc brakes is blowing out the side of the rim. The rim max pressure is much less on these. Google Zinn and Velonews, he has an article on it. Exceeding the rim spec is why OP blew out his rim.
Probably a few things contributed to the rim dying in addition to my higher than ideal tyre pressure.
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