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Mavic T519 ceramic rim-reuseable?

 
 
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Old 03-11.-2004
Tomrp
 
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Default Mavic T519 ceramic rim-reuseable?

I have been using for the last 3 rainy seasons a set of
wheels with Mavic T519 ceramic rims. They are expensive but
seem to hold up better in wet weather riding, non ceramic
rims seem to wear through the sidewall(the sidewalls start
to flare out, after being ground down by wet road grime day
after day, even being wiped down after every ride.)

Unfortunately, my rear older German Hugi hub went bad and
can't be fixed. The ceramic rim is still true and round,
even after 7,000+ miles. Would it be safe to reuse this rim
on a new hub? There are no cracks, etc.

Thanks,

Tom Portland, Oregon
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Old 03-11.-2004
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Default Re: Mavic T519 ceramic rim-reuseable?

Quote:
Originally posted by Tomrp
I have been using for the last 3 rainy seasons a set of
wheels with Mavic T519 ceramic rims. They are expensive but
seem to hold up better in wet weather riding, non ceramic
rims seem to wear through the sidewall(the sidewalls start
to flare out, after being ground down by wet road grime day
after day, even being wiped down after every ride.)

Unfortunately, my rear older German Hugi hub went bad and
can't be fixed. The ceramic rim is still true and round,
even after 7,000+ miles. Would it be safe to reuse this rim
on a new hub? There are no cracks, etc.

Thanks,

Tom Portland, Oregon
Yes, you can.
If the rim isn't damaged or worn out you can resuse it.
It isn't very common because rims usually wear our or are damaged before the hub.
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Old 03-12.-2004
Qui Si Parla Ca
 
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Default Re: Mavic T519 ceramic rim-reuseable?

tomrp-<< The ceramic rim is still true and round, even after
7,000+ miles. Would it be safe to reuse this rim on a new
hub? There are no cracks >><BR><BR>

Sure-no problem-ensure it is built well.

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Boulder, CO, 80302
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Old 03-15.-2004
Alex Rodriguez
 
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Default Re: Mavic T519 ceramic rim-reuseable?

In article <3b64c80f.0403110955.f9f6c34@posting.google.com>,
tomrp@juno.com says...
>
>
>I have been using for the last 3 rainy seasons a set of
>wheels with Mavic T519 ceramic rims. They are expensive but
>seem to hold up better in wet weather riding, non ceramic
>rims seem to wear through the sidewall(the sidewalls start
>to flare out, after being ground down by wet road grime day
>after day, even being wiped down after every ride.)
>
>Unfortunately, my rear older German Hugi hub went bad and
>can't be fixed. The ceramic rim is still true and round,
>even after 7,000+ miles. Would it be safe to reuse this rim
>on a new hub? There are no cracks, etc.

Sure, why not?
---------
Alex
 

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