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Slight crack from the spoke - EA 90 SLX (replacement and opinions


nazmo

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Hi Hub

 

I had a very slow and "small fall" yesterday taking the small circle in hout bay in some damp yesterday.  I took my bike to Swift to straighten my right leaver, give the bike a once over and a minor service.

 

He said its probably not related, but there is a fine crack from one of the rear spokes. It could have been there for a while.  Logic says it must be replaced.

 

The bike is insured, but Easton does not distribute here, so might need to be a full wheelset claim.

I estimate the retail around R16-17k (crazy prices last time easton's like those where available).

 

1)  How risky is it to ride on the rim. I weigh 64kg, the wheels have about 19000kms on them. Never needed any maintenance other than a single hub bearing change.

2)  What would be a viable replacement. Preferably climbing wheels. Not interested in deepish sections as I already struggle in cape town cross wins.

3) They have stock of a set of EA90 SL's.  I could grab that back wheel. 

 

Thanks in advanced for any opinions/suggestions.

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Fairly common to happen on higher mileage alu rims - down to fatigue. You could find a similar section and spoke count rim and do a build across (much cheaper option +-R1500) or you can do a complete wheelset...

 

It should be fine to ride on for the next short while whilst you sort a new set, obviously keep an eye on the crack and look for any further cracks developing (they will in time) but at your weight it shouldn't be too much worry to ride on them...

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I'd just order a new R90SL rim (and spokes if needed) from Bike24.com (works out to about R2100 for the rim at current exchange rates, including VAT and import duty). It's the same rim used for the EA90SL and EA90SLX. 

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Scratch the last comment - the R90sl doesn't come in a 20 spoke count. You can buy rear wheel only EA90 SLs and EA90 SLXs on bike24.com though (the SLX works out to about R10K and the SL works out to about R7800).

I'm looking at doing a build using some R90sl rims, sapim CX-ray spokes (which are standard on eastons) and a dt240s hub on the front, with a Powertap at the back. Will work out cheaper than buying a new set of Easton EA90SLs and a Powertap.

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If Easton no longer has a distributor in SA then what happens if one should break spokes or need parts? I have a few problems with my EA90 slx, nipples are corroded to the point where it is split and the tensioner adjuster thing on my rear wheel keeps coming loose.

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It is my understanding that Easton is now basically the road brand for Raceface, i.e. whoever brings in Raceface will probably be able to assist.

 

 

If Easton no longer has a distributor in SA then what happens if one should break spokes or need parts? I have a few problems with my EA90 slx, nipples are corroded to the point where it is split and the tensioner adjuster thing on my rear wheel keeps coming loose.

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If Easton no longer has a distributor in SA then what happens if one should break spokes or need parts? I have a few problems with my EA90 slx, nipples are corroded to the point where it is split and the tensioner adjuster thing on my rear wheel keeps coming loose.

Apparently there is a distributor. Hullabaloo or something.  

 

The crack worsened, seems to be two coming from the spoke now.... I did a 114km ride yesterday. probably silly of me but now i know for sure its a no-go.

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I would personally say that crack is from fatigue rather than accident damage.

Guess you will have to see what you insurance says about it.

 

Im not sure when it happened. I had the bike inspected after I crashed... thats when i picked it up, and thats what I said. Ill wait and see. 

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As far as I know Hullabaloo no longer carry Easton wheels.  Most parts - spokes, nipples, bearings - are not brand specific so any wheel builder should be able to help out.  

 

You will need someone who is pretty clued up to determine if the OP's rim damage is fatigue or crash related.  My guess from afar is fatigue as the rim was still able to be ridden.  A crash with enough force on the rim to split it would typically have had other sighs as well.

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Got claim approved within the same day, value of a full set of ea90SLX as last listed, so quite stoked.

 

Around the R15k  mark, trying to see what wheelsets I should get.

 

- Must be light, Im used to light wheels

- Cant have sections, because cape town wind

- Will be used for funrides, commuting and sunday rides, cant be raceday specials.

 

One option is the AC Argent, comes in just under 1.4kg with change left over.

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