Recently I bought a new set of Shimano Dura-Ace wheels WH-7850-C24-CL. Upon inspecting them I saw a circumferential 10 mm by 3 mm thick rough weld on the inner corners on both sides of the rim where the rim joint is. These were mostly covered by the rim tape. I took a look at my older Shimano Ultegra rims and there is no such weld. Both front and rear rims have this weld, but it is smaller and less pronounced on the rear rim.
Has anyone run into this before. These wheels are expensive I expected much better quality, and I am surprised they were missed by quality control. Are new wheels sold with or without rim tape.
Thanks for yr time.
YannisG
Has anyone run into this before. These wheels are expensive I expected much better quality, and I am surprised they were missed by quality control. Are new wheels sold with or without rim tape.
Thanks for yr time.
YannisG