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Old 09-07-2024, 04:29 PM
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"Still have life left"

Uhhhhhhh...pretty sure the dude is trying to ride them until the tire mounting surface separates from the rest of the rim...



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Old 09-07-2024, 04:59 PM
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If those weren't tubular rims, the sidewalls would have exploded from internal tire pressure long ago.

The only life these wheels have left is an afterlife.
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Old 09-07-2024, 06:35 PM
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Bet someone didn't use proper cork brake pads.

I have pair of these, quite nice
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Old 09-07-2024, 06:51 PM
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That was dead a long time ago.
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Old 09-07-2024, 07:10 PM
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I remember Trek telling us aeolus wheels were worn once you see 3k carbon on brake tracks showing through. These are just about into the rim cavity lol
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Old 09-07-2024, 07:13 PM
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Cx wheels can take a beating. A technical course that requires a lot of hard braking with wet sandy/gritty conditions can really do a number on a carbon brake track.

At least the seller had good photos to show the actual condition.

Maybe good hill climb wheels where you never touch the brakes 🙄
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Old 09-07-2024, 08:29 PM
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It's a feature. Braking contact on three sides instead of just one!
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