Carbon vs Alu rims and cracks

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wheelsONfire
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by wheelsONfire

How many of you guys have had issues with rims cracking?
Have you been riding both carbon and alu wheels?

If yes on both, how did they crack and what did you do for this to happen?
Bikes:

Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

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russianbear
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by russianbear

I've cracked a rear aluminum rim after quite a few miles (drive side spoke of course); no issues on carbon. I've been daily riding carbon tubs for the last year and change.

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