Which Lightweight wheels are these?
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So here is the story....
I’ve been offered the wheels for €140. They are in good nick, hubs etc and haven’t been used in a few years due to the front rim being cracked [emoji52]
Anyway, I’m going to take a punt and get them fixed as well as possible (I know that supposedly they can’t be fixed, but I think that this is not entirely true..). I’ve been quoted €200 for trying and repair.
If it works, I’ll have the bargain of the century, even if they are old enough. If it is not great, I won’t have to live on the street, which is what I’d have to do for a new set!
I’ll let you know how it goes.
I’ve attached a photo of the repair to be done, what to you think??
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I’ve been offered the wheels for €140. They are in good nick, hubs etc and haven’t been used in a few years due to the front rim being cracked [emoji52]
Anyway, I’m going to take a punt and get them fixed as well as possible (I know that supposedly they can’t be fixed, but I think that this is not entirely true..). I’ve been quoted €200 for trying and repair.
If it works, I’ll have the bargain of the century, even if they are old enough. If it is not great, I won’t have to live on the street, which is what I’d have to do for a new set!
I’ll let you know how it goes.
I’ve attached a photo of the repair to be done, what to you think??
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Hmm... looks like a very difficult area to touch IMHO. I would ask LW.
Guys thanks so much. It’ll be a couple of weeks before I get the wheels as away now but will keep you updated. I’ll also get onto Berk.
On another note, I’ve lurked this forum for years without any real need to use until now. I’ve always loved it. There’s not any others as good so thanks everyone.
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On another note, I’ve lurked this forum for years without any real need to use until now. I’ve always loved it. There’s not any others as good so thanks everyone.
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Easy repair, did one myself recently on a cracked spoke bed. Wheel was still true. Has been good so far (few hundred miles). Yours has more damage, but the wheel itself is only a layer or two of carbon, very light. You'll be fine.
Cysco Ti custom Campy SR mechanical (6.9);Berk custom (5.6); Serotta Ottrott(6. ; Anvil Custom steel Etap;1996 Colnago Technos Record
So my wheel has finally come back from Berk. It was away a lot longer than expected but I wasn’t really going to use it in the Irish winter anyway!
The repair looks good, really well blended in and seems strong. The white colouring and Lightweight decals were even matched up. Here are some photos of the repair. Obviously I’d totally recommend to anyone, especially if like me you can’t afford Lightweights crash replacement.
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The repair looks good, really well blended in and seems strong. The white colouring and Lightweight decals were even matched up. Here are some photos of the repair. Obviously I’d totally recommend to anyone, especially if like me you can’t afford Lightweights crash replacement.
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