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Life of wheelset

  • 21-04-2016 5:13pm
    #1
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭


    Realistically how much mileage should you reasonably expect to get out of wheels before they are replaced and what signs are there that you should replace them. Is it just when spokes start breaking, and the rim looks worn.


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  • #2
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    A rim worn concave is worn out. Broken spokes can be replaced, hubs can sometimes be repaired but a worn rim is toast and needs to be replaced.


  • #3
    nordicb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 271 ✭✭nordicb


    In terms of mileage, well cared quality wheels will last very long, I don't think 10000k is unusual. A lot depends on the location, terrain, weather, but they need to be serviced now and then sure. Commuting wheels would not last long as braking surface wears out before anything else perhaps.


  • #4
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,065 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    nordicb wrote: »
    In terms of mileage, well cared quality wheels will last very long, I don't think 10000k is unusual.
    And there was I disappointed about the rim wear on a pair of Zondas which have done at least 20,000kms.


  • #5
    nordicb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 271 ✭✭nordicb


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    And there was I disappointed about the rim wear on a pair of Zondas which have done at least 20,000kms.

    Love Zondas... close to 10000k on them myself, did have to open hubs though.


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