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Date: 07 Jun 2007 05:03:17
From: almost_fast@yahoo.com
Subject: Mavic MA-2 wheel , distorted hub hole okay?
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Probably not a good idea, but what if I rode this hub... how long
might it last?!?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110135733718
Even if I had to rebuild the wheel onto a different hub, at least I
might get to try a Mavic MA-2 rim with DT 15 gauge double butted
spokes and brass nipples.
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Date: 07 Jun 2007 21:06:31
From: Johnny Sunset
Subject: Re: Mavic MA-2 wheel , distorted hub hole okay?
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On Jun 7, 2:27 pm, "Sir Ridesalot" wrote:
> On Jun 7, 8:03 am, "almost_fast" wrote:
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> > Probably not a good idea, but what if I rode this hub... how long
> > might it last?!?
>
> >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110135733718
>
> > Even if I had to rebuild the wheel onto a different hub, at least I
> > might get to try a Mavic MA-2 rim with DT 15 gauge double butted
> > spokes and brass nipples.
>
> Hi.
>
> You can buy a good Alex rim for what that seller is asking just for
> shipping that wheel.
butbutbut [1], the Alex rim lacks the European Mystique and Heritage
[TM] of the Mavic rim!
[1] gratuitous gdanielism
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
The weather is here, wish you were beautiful
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Date: 07 Jun 2007 20:53:17
From: jim beam
Subject: Re: Mavic MA-2 wheel , distorted hub hole okay?
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almost_fast@yahoo.com wrote:
> Probably not a good idea, but what if I rode this hub... how long
> might it last?!?
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110135733718
>
> Even if I had to rebuild the wheel onto a different hub, at least I
> might get to try a Mavic MA-2 rim with DT 15 gauge double butted
> spokes and brass nipples.
>
good luck. this wheel's been abused by a radial-spoker seeking "tension
as high as the rim can bear" and screwing up. i wouldn't touch it. and
the ma2's not that great - it's comparatively heavy, prone to flat
spots, the eyelets rust, and the brakes have to wear before they reach
full efficacy. oh, and if you're seeking jobstian avoidance of
anodizing, you'll not succeed - that rim /is/ anodized.
spend your money on an open pro and it will be superior in all respects.
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Date: 07 Jun 2007 12:27:13
From: Sir Ridesalot
Subject: Re: Mavic MA-2 wheel , distorted hub hole okay?
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On Jun 7, 8:03 am, "almost_f...@yahoo.com" <almost_f...@yahoo.com >
wrote:
> Probably not a good idea, but what if I rode this hub... how long
> might it last?!?
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110135733718
>
> Even if I had to rebuild the wheel onto a different hub, at least I
> might get to try a Mavic MA-2 rim with DT 15 gauge double butted
> spokes and brass nipples.
Hi.
You can buy a good Alex rim for what that seller is asking just for
shipping that wheel.
Cheers from Peter
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Date: 07 Jun 2007 11:00:20
From: g
Subject: Re: Mavic MA-2 wheel , distorted hub hole okay?
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Well
if you bought the rim and got it home, and you wanted to repair the spoke
hole. You could take it to a metal shop and have someone wire weld the hole
with aluminum, then take it home and carefully file it smooth, and then
drill a hole same diameter as the existing holes on the hub. To do the job
you would probably remove 2 or 3 spokes so that the welder can get the feed
gun centered over the hole. If I was doing it I would leave the elongated
bump where it is, only file the surface of the hub so you can center punch,
and then drill a hole.
<almost_fast@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1181217797.820914.50250@q75g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> Probably not a good idea, but what if I rode this hub... how long
> might it last?!?
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110135733718
>
> Even if I had to rebuild the wheel onto a different hub, at least I
> might get to try a Mavic MA-2 rim with DT 15 gauge double butted
> spokes and brass nipples.
>
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Date: 07 Jun 2007 20:34:06
From: * * Chas
Subject: Re: Mavic MA-2 wheel , distorted hub hole okay?
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"g" <friend@public.com > wrote in message
news:M6KdnYLV26kw2vXbnZ2dnUVZ_gSdnZ2d@rcn.net...
> Well
> if you bought the rim and got it home, and you wanted to repair the
spoke
> hole. You could take it to a metal shop and have someone wire weld the
hole
> with aluminum, then take it home and carefully file it smooth, and then
> drill a hole same diameter as the existing holes on the hub. To do the
job
> you would probably remove 2 or 3 spokes so that the welder can get the
feed
> gun centered over the hole. If I was doing it I would leave the
elongated
> bump where it is, only file the surface of the hub so you can center
punch,
> and then drill a hole.
> <almost_fast@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1181217797.820914.50250@q75g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> > Probably not a good idea, but what if I rode this hub... how long
> > might it last?!?
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110135733718
> >
> > Even if I had to rebuild the wheel onto a different hub, at least I
> > might get to try a Mavic MA-2 rim with DT 15 gauge double butted
> > spokes and brass nipples.
> >
>
Whatever force it took to elongate that spoke hole had to cause other
damage to the wheel. It appears that at one other spoke hole is somewhat
elongated too.
Unless you have a WHOLE lot of time on your hands, you can buy these
wheels on eBay in good condition for $40 to $60 USD.
Excuse me while I rearrange my sock drawer.
Chas.
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Date: 07 Jun 2007 05:50:50
From: Qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: Mavic MA-2 wheel , distorted hub hole okay?
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On Jun 7, 6:03 am, "almost_f...@yahoo.com" <almost_f...@yahoo.com >
wrote:
> Probably not a good idea, but what if I rode this hub... how long
> might it last?!?
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110135733718
>
> Even if I had to rebuild the wheel onto a different hub, at least I
> might get to try a Mavic MA-2 rim with DT 15 gauge double butted
> spokes and brass nipples.
Not long..I wouldn't get it because of the hub and because you have no
idea of the condition of the rim.
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