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fatboyinva
03-15-2015, 06:26 AM
I've never owned any Carbon Fiber wheels and wanted to inquire about repair.
Reason for asking is that a local posting has a cheap pair of Spinergy Rev-X's but mention about coming unglued:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bop/4931469763.html
Are Carbon Fiber wheels repairable or throw away?
Is it worth paying for used Carbon Fiber wheels in need of repair or better to purchase new?
Cicli
03-15-2015, 06:28 AM
I dont think any carbon wheels are worth it. Especially one that has been repaired. And on a front? When it fails, you are going to get hurt.
oldpotatoe
03-15-2015, 06:32 AM
I've never owned any Carbon Fiber wheels and wanted to inquire about repair.
Reason for asking is that a local posting has a cheap pair of Spinergy Rev-X's but mention about coming unglued:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bop/4931469763.html
Are Carbon Fiber wheels repairable or throw away?
Is it worth paying for used Carbon Fiber wheels in need of repair or better to purchase new?
Not those!!
If the rim has a divot or the like, if the rim itself, not on the brake track, some carbon repair places can do patches and the like but if the very structure of the carbon assembly is coming apart-not really, IMHO.
ultraman6970
03-15-2015, 06:40 AM
If the wheel comes with the cassette, you can flip the cassette and the good wheel for more than 40 bucks if you live near by.
cmbicycles
03-15-2015, 07:19 AM
There are places that repair carbon wheels, depends on the extent and location of damage as to whether they can/will repair. Those wheels wouldn't be worth it, except you could flip the rear wheel and maybe come out ahead... or at least break even.
shovelhd
03-15-2015, 08:04 AM
Those wheels are legendary for delamination. Run away.
FlashUNC
03-15-2015, 08:05 AM
Rev X's are great news for your orthodontist.
As others mentioned, avoid like the plague. Awful wheels.
RedRider
03-15-2015, 09:47 AM
I would never repair any carbon rims. If you are going to buy carbon wheels buy new and many manufacturers offer crash protection plans or have crash replacement programs.
Those Synergy's should never be ridden.
mktng
03-15-2015, 09:59 AM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/15/aaddfe7db1862578ee56cea27bb7ec29.jpg
They are safe :)!
Joking. I'd pass on having to repair them. Even if you successfully did it... It'll always be in the back of your mind as you ride them.... The next bump could be your last... Haha
Black Dog
03-15-2015, 12:16 PM
Run and do not look back. This things were deadly when new out of the box.
djg21
03-15-2015, 12:27 PM
I've never owned any Carbon Fiber wheels and wanted to inquire about repair.
Reason for asking is that a local posting has a cheap pair of Spinergy Rev-X's but mention about coming unglued:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/bop/4931469763.html
Are Carbon Fiber wheels repairable or throw away?
Is it worth paying for used Carbon Fiber wheels in need of repair or better to purchase new?
I loved mine in the mid-90s. I found them bombproof, and used them on the road, cross and MTB bike. However, that was approximately 20 years ago, and Spinergy ceased production of the wheels in 1999. Putting aside reports of delamination and catastrophic failure, why would you even consider buying carbon wheels that are so old and well beyond their intended life? You are just asking for problems!
19wisconsin64
03-15-2015, 12:40 PM
as a fellow cyclist..........don't buy these. i had a pair that came with a new bike i purchased in the past....the wheels were fast in a windless straight line....but turning at speeds above 25 was a nightmare. the bicycle was going in a different direction than the handlebars. accelerating, same thing. beautiful wheels that were / are terrible to use. worst. cycling. product. ever.
the wheels are not safe for many reasons....they bend, they break, they cause accidents.... skip these - there are so many other good wheels out there.
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