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Old 12-27-08 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FKMTB07
I pulled those same rims off an '89 Miyata Alumicross I got for free, 32h laced to Sansin sealed cartridge hubs. I have no idea what kind of abuse they took before I got them, but I raced (fixed gear) cross hard on them for about 6 races and now they're on my townie/beater. Decently strong rims. The (anodized, non-machined) sidewalls have really poor braking performance, really grabby/slippery/inconsistant.
Wolber's were the choice for sew up rims on Paris-Roubaix back in the day. Not that light but takes a beating and keeps going.
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