Reg Lizard Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) Some bad news!!! The rear rim of my SL's has cracked around one of the nipples- see attached pic!!! The wheel has now been sent to the MAvic agents to see whether they are going to replace or not? If not, the insurance would have to pay to have the wheel repaired! Edited February 23, 2012 by Reg Lizard
'Dale Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Most user reviews I've read talk about a weight limit and that it's a less preferred choice for 90 kg + riders. Eastons are the bomb proof wheel, reputedly.
Niner Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 I kknow someone who has put 105kg on these wheels and they were fine
Niner Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Most user reviews I've read talk about a weight limit and that it's a less preferred choice for 90 kg + riders. Eastons are the bomb proof wheel, reputedly. I have only heard of eastons breaking spokes....
'Dale Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 I have only heard of eastons breaking spokes.... Do wheel manufacturers actually display weigh limits?Can't recall ever reading that.
'Dale Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Look, road conditions also play a part.Not just weight on the wheels.
Reg Lizard Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 I think it depends on how hard you ride them too!!! Evidently I ride them too hard
'Dale Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 I think it depends on how hard you ride them too!!! Evidently I ride them too hard Yeah, just too much wattage when you're at your peak...
Reg Lizard Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) Btw in the 14500km i've done on them I've replace 2 spokes on the drive side of the rear wheel and had the wheels trued once. Edited February 23, 2012 by Reg Lizard
Reg Lizard Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 Yeah, just too much wattage when you're at your peak... Amen brother amen
'Dale Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Does too much tyre pressure (relative to the rider's weight) have the brunt to whack a wheel rim or its spokes?
'Dale Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Btw in the 14500km i've done on them I've replace 2 spokes on the drive side of the rear wheel and had the wheels trued once. Yah, the ol' weight bearing wheel works the hardest.
Cyclewizz Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Got a friend who's cracked 2 x sets of Mavic's and another mate who's cracked 1 x set. My son & I ride also ride Mavic but since we both under 85kg we've never had a problem.SL's are good value for money - IMO.
'Dale Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Got a friend who's cracked 2 x sets of Mavic's and another mate who's cracked 1 x set. My son & I ride also ride Mavic but since we both under 85kg we've never had a problem.SL's are good value for money - IMO. What are their weight on the bike?
Reg Lizard Posted February 23, 2012 Author Posted February 23, 2012 Does too much tyre pressure (relative to the rider's weight) have the brunt to whack a wheel rim or its spokes?That's an interesting question, because of late I inflate my wheels to 8bar- use to inflate them to 7-7.5 bar.
'Dale Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 That's an interesting question, because of late I inflate my wheels to 8bar- use to inflate them to 7-7.5 bar. The plot thickens...
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