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Date: 21 Jun 2007 12:30:16
From: bw2117@yahoo.com
Subject: Respoking an MA-2 rim
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I have an MA-2 rim, used for about 7 years, that I want to respoke.
After removing the rim strip, I noticed rusted areas on the rim under
the rim tape, about one half inch in diameter around each eyelet. I
see no other problems with the rim, no cracks, no rust. Is this rust
around the eyelets normal, or a sign that the rim should not be
reused?
Thanks.
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Date: 21 Jun 2007 21:54:57
From: jim beam
Subject: Re: Respoking an MA-2 rim
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bw2117@yahoo.com wrote:
> I have an MA-2 rim, used for about 7 years, that I want to respoke.
> After removing the rim strip, I noticed rusted areas on the rim under
> the rim tape, about one half inch in diameter around each eyelet. I
> see no other problems with the rim, no cracks, no rust. Is this rust
> around the eyelets normal, or a sign that the rim should not be
> reused?
>
> Thanks.
>
rust??? omg, the ma2 myth is exploded! horror!
seriously though, as stated by others, check for condition. especially
flat spots - ma2's are prone to this.
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Date: 21 Jun 2007 18:04:36
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Respoking an MA-2 rim
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On Jun 21, 3:54 pm, gill...@cs.ubc.ca (Donald Gillies) wrote:
> Any MAVIC rim that _doesn't_ rust around the eyelets is a counterfeit,
> probably made in asia ... expect no ill effects ...
>
Those pesky Asian repros! So often better (no rust, in this case) than
the "original".
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Date: 21 Jun 2007 13:54:29
From: Donald Gillies
Subject: Re: Respoking an MA-2 rim
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Any MAVIC rim that _doesn't_ rust around the eyelets is a counterfeit,
probably made in asia ... expect no ill effects ...
- Don Gillies
San Diego, CA
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Date: 21 Jun 2007 21:35:56
From: Zog The Undeniable
Subject: Re: Respoking an MA-2 rim
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bw2117@yahoo.com wrote:
> I have an MA-2 rim, used for about 7 years, that I want to respoke.
> After removing the rim strip, I noticed rusted areas on the rim under
> the rim tape, about one half inch in diameter around each eyelet. I
> see no other problems with the rim, no cracks, no rust. Is this rust
> around the eyelets normal, or a sign that the rim should not be
> reused?
After 7 years I'd be measuring the braking surface very carefully to
assess whether it's worth it.
I don't believe the rust is anything to worry about. It's a slight
galvanizing failure.
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