Take a look, is this normal?
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Take a look, is this normal?
Take a look to my front carbon wheel.
Do you think is break sign?
Should i contact the wheel seller or the producer and send the same image?
Do you think is break sign?
Should i contact the wheel seller or the producer and send the same image?
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I don't see it as a sign the wheel has issues, it looks to be a manufacturing deficiency.
For piece of mind, contact the seller.
I have a set of the same wheels, I've never inspected them that close (have no intention to either).
For piece of mind, contact the seller.
I have a set of the same wheels, I've never inspected them that close (have no intention to either).
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Thanks for the fast answer. Those wheels are great and i'am very afraid to break them...
i took a closer look since i got a pothole and i was scared but i think that sort of damage do not come from the pothole.
Well , i'll send an email to see what they said.
I hope there aren't any problem since i got them around 1 years ago and i use sometimes (today will be my 6th ride with them), the reason is i want to use the old one for a better training since they are more heavy.
i took a closer look since i got a pothole and i was scared but i think that sort of damage do not come from the pothole.
Well , i'll send an email to see what they said.
I hope there aren't any problem since i got them around 1 years ago and i use sometimes (today will be my 6th ride with them), the reason is i want to use the old one for a better training since they are more heavy.
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News: I send and email direct to prime and they answered me pretty fast. Turned to be something potentially dangerous made from a faulty rim not from any pothole (pothole or not i expect a bit of resistance from a road/ciclocross wheel).
I think i'am going to send it back for a replacement , let's see what they will tell me.
I think i'am going to send it back for a replacement , let's see what they will tell me.
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Just Curious,
why did you think you needed them? above very nice.. extruded aluminum rims
& why nor tubular tires and carbon, if you must have carbon, rims?
in essence.. its just a phone picture ... Only you can see/feel, them in person,
short of Physically taking your wheels to a professional bike shop
with expertise in highest end components..
posting pictures here is easiest, I realize that , but, not much more than Opinions can be offered..
good luck..
...
& why nor tubular tires and carbon, if you must have carbon, rims?
in essence.. its just a phone picture ... Only you can see/feel, them in person,
short of Physically taking your wheels to a professional bike shop
with expertise in highest end components..
posting pictures here is easiest, I realize that , but, not much more than Opinions can be offered..
good luck..
...
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And i payed less than any alloy wheels , but i know the carbon is really fragile..
in essence.. its just a phone picture ... Only you can see/feel, them in person,
short of Physically taking your wheels to a professional bike shop
with expertise in highest end components..
posting pictures here is easiest, I realize that , but, not much more than Opinions can be offered..
good luck..
...
short of Physically taking your wheels to a professional bike shop
with expertise in highest end components..
posting pictures here is easiest, I realize that , but, not much more than Opinions can be offered..
good luck..
...
https://postimg.cc/gallery/2sv8o967c/75a991e7/
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That is excellent! Not enough good customer service in retail, e-tail or any other sort of seller/supplier business. Fortunately, there are a lot of reputable bicycle related businesses that do provide very good customer support.
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As far as the comments to leave them for race day, no way. I just bought my first set of carbon wheels, and I'm going to ride them all the time, my alloys are now my backup wheels. Why leave the good stuff for limited use, enjoy it as much as you can!
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