Open Pro CD
07-15-07, 08:32 PM
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Open Pro CD
What's your experience with the CD versus a regular Open Pro? I have a set of the CD, but after about 2k miles, the finish is worn off of the braking surface. I need another wheel built up and I am debating whether to go with CD, or just the black rim. Other then that I am very satisfied with the OP.
This is what Mavic's site says:
What is it?
An anodization process that forms a micro-hardness on the surface of the rim
Benefits :
* Slows down wear & tear Application by braking
* Makes it easier to build and balance the wheel
* Improves the characteristics of the aluminum alloy Application
Process :
The braking surfaces are milled using the UB Control process, then CD coated. The base color of a CD coating is very dark, but it is possible to lighten or darken it to obtain different shades, from light gray to black.
This is what Mavic's site says:
What is it?
An anodization process that forms a micro-hardness on the surface of the rim
Benefits :
* Slows down wear & tear Application by braking
* Makes it easier to build and balance the wheel
* Improves the characteristics of the aluminum alloy Application
Process :
The braking surfaces are milled using the UB Control process, then CD coated. The base color of a CD coating is very dark, but it is possible to lighten or darken it to obtain different shades, from light gray to black.
07-15-07, 08:36 PM
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i run the open pro CD rims on the fixed gear with no brake... so i'm really no help here.
but 2k miles does seem awfully short.
but 2k miles does seem awfully short.
07-15-07, 10:36 PM
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do you keep your rims and (possibly more importantly) brake pads clean? Pads can be easily overlooked, since you can't see them easily.
