Greetings All,
I had a quick question for the tech minded people of the group... From what I have read, the topolino wheels are great performers, light, stiff with good handling characteristics.
Here is my perhaps newbieish question. From what I know of other applications of kevlar, Kevlar breaks down under exposure to UV radiation (i.e. direct sunlight), now understanding that the Topolino spokes are a composite of kevlar and carbon fiber, what does this bode for the longevity and safety of these wheels?
Any long time users of these?
I fence, and fly dual line stunt kites, and in both of these activities kevlar has been abandoned because of what happens to it under prolonged exposure (in the case of fencing it is also exposure to sweat)
I'm curious to know if there are issues of this kind concerning the Topolino's kevlar spokes?
Thanks in advance!
Feanor
I had a quick question for the tech minded people of the group... From what I have read, the topolino wheels are great performers, light, stiff with good handling characteristics.
Here is my perhaps newbieish question. From what I know of other applications of kevlar, Kevlar breaks down under exposure to UV radiation (i.e. direct sunlight), now understanding that the Topolino spokes are a composite of kevlar and carbon fiber, what does this bode for the longevity and safety of these wheels?
Any long time users of these?
I fence, and fly dual line stunt kites, and in both of these activities kevlar has been abandoned because of what happens to it under prolonged exposure (in the case of fencing it is also exposure to sweat)
I'm curious to know if there are issues of this kind concerning the Topolino's kevlar spokes?
Thanks in advance!
Feanor