Thanks for the comments, I have 9 sets of wheels so I already have a couple of good sets of
conventional wheels. It is just a little frustrating having one down and not being able to fix it
sooner. I have not had any complaints about the Ksyriums and the only reason this one needed to get
the rim replaced is that I had an idiot fall on it in a crit. I told the guy several times during
the race that he needed to be more careful and what does he do but cause this massive crash in the
last 300 meters of the race. I didn't go down but I ended up riding on the rim for the last 200
meters to the finish line. That was not what caused it to be ruined though, it was the initial blow
when he crashed into it that bent the rim.
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> "Jim Quinn" <
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> > Look, I already have the rim, the spokes and the Hub. Unles your
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> > classics are free then they are going to be a lot more expensive than building the wheel.
> >
> > So the question is; are the american classics free?
> >
> >
> > "Andre" <
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> I understand and sympathize with your frustration that the bozos at Mavac can't get their act
> together so your wheel can be repaired in reasonable time. It seems as if there is not much anyone
> here can do to expedite that. One thing you might consider is to buy the steel tool for yourself
> now so you will be sure have one for next time. Perhaps Peter or Mike could help you there if your
> LBS is, for some reason, reluctant. Also, if you don't already have them, a back-up set of wheels
> that are well made for you with more conventional design and parts then used in the Ksyrium set,
> would keep you on the road and not slow you much if at all. These wheels will be very relaible and
> easily repaired if busted. Also, if you train on them from time to time, you would extend the life
> of the Ksyrium wheels so the back-up wheels could pay for themselves in that manner. There are
> many options and if you are interested, you can find help here on how to make them yourself or
> where or what to buy. Good luck Steve