i can't believe they're that bad. my fuji road bike hubs from the 80s can hold up to skidding. i don't know what the best course of action is, but i'll at least share your anger.

i feel like a celebrity. and a bit dirty.

thanks, didn't know these were available. now i gotta commit.

You can just peel off the decals, can't you? Use the car polish to take out the clearcoat on top of the letters and peel off the vinyl. This would not work if the letters are somehow printed (which I doubt). If you can take out the letters you can reposition E and D.

i don't know, the paint sounds like less hassle and i wouldn't mind touching up the scratches already received. damn street signs.

If you're peeling off decals, use some plastic tire levers rather than killing your fingernails.

When you get bored of that, try this

I feel kind of "FECALIZED" right now.

Yeah, me too. Big boozy weekend.

so here's the update...lbs said specialized could not get replacement wheel so offered substitute at no charge. i took it.

mavic ma3 622x15 with surly flip/flip hub.

was this a good deal? i'm not up on the names yet. is it even compatible with what i've got?

only thing is the thread on one side of the hub for the cog has some damage. it doesn't look useable. so at least i've got the other side.

wish i could post a pic of the damage but my digital cam won't focus that close.

It's still a better hub and rim then what came with it. Just run whatever you can or trade it to someone that may want or need the one side. So yes, it sounds to me like a much better wheel and a cool shop to do buisiness with.

I have the Surly/MA3 combo and I have to say it is really a solid wheel so far. Sorry I can't tell you how many miles but it's a real nice wheel.

A brother!! I have a similiar Special Ed model, mine is the 'LEZ',
'port' on one side and just 'po' on the other.

a sibling living an 'alternative' lifestyle. do mom and dad know? ;)