Reynolds Assault SLG repair
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Had an accident on the weekend and pulled a couple of spokes out of my Reynolds Assault SLG front wheel ie. the spoke nipples pulled through and enlarged the nipple hole in the rim. Is it feasible to have the rim repaired? The wheel is otherwise OK visually, just 2 of the spoke holes are enlarged. Would need an ultrasonic scan to know for sure though.
My local bike shop where I bought the wheels has contacted the Australian distributor who said that my only option at the moment is to buy a complete new set of wheels! I can't even buy just a new front wheel, let alone buy a new rim and re-lace the hub onto it. They did give him a price for the rim-only even though they can't supply it. It was more expensive than a new front wheel! Which they also can't/won't supply....
I sent off an email to a carbon tester/repairer here in Melbourne so I'll see what they say. Anyone got any suggestions for sourcing a new rim or whether a repair is possible/advisable?
Cheers
Paul
My local bike shop where I bought the wheels has contacted the Australian distributor who said that my only option at the moment is to buy a complete new set of wheels! I can't even buy just a new front wheel, let alone buy a new rim and re-lace the hub onto it. They did give him a price for the rim-only even though they can't supply it. It was more expensive than a new front wheel! Which they also can't/won't supply....
I sent off an email to a carbon tester/repairer here in Melbourne so I'll see what they say. Anyone got any suggestions for sourcing a new rim or whether a repair is possible/advisable?
Cheers
Paul
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Bianchi Infinito CV 2014 - SRAM Red 22 - Reynolds Assault SLG
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Maybe you should try Reynolds RAP.
http://www.reynoldscycling.com/support/assurance/
http://www.reynoldscycling.com/support/assurance/
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Frankie - B wrote:Maybe you should try Reynolds RAP.
http://www.reynoldscycling.com/support/assurance/
Ahhh hindsight.... if I have to buy another complete set, I'll definitely get it
Ridley Helium 2011 - SRAM Red - 4ZA Cirrus Pro C50s
Bianchi Infinito CV 2014 - SRAM Red 22 - Reynolds Assault SLG
Bianchi Infinito CV 2014 - SRAM Red 22 - Reynolds Assault SLG
The guy that builds my wheels stil has a few sets of 2014 assault clincher rims in stock.
2015 slg rims both clincher and tubular (without the renolds logo) are also available)
Although these are in europe you miight be able to build a much nicer set with better hubs
2015 slg rims both clincher and tubular (without the renolds logo) are also available)
Although these are in europe you miight be able to build a much nicer set with better hubs
Do you have a link to his website Sharkman? Living in Belgium, it could be intresting
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The rims certainly cannot be repaired in that circumstance, however there may be some of the old Assault rims still around if you can find them.
I had the same issue and contacted Reynolds customer service directly. They shipped me a new rim for a discounted price and even threw in a set of spokes for free.
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