If I found a free Mavic wheel I'd obviously inspect it and if I took it home and found a frozen nipple was all that was wrong with it, I'd simply do a web search on how to remove a stuck Mavic M7 splined nipple. While the nipples are there own design, spoke tools are easily found by various manufacturers including Park. The Rogue Mechanic is the largest retailer of Mavic parts in the USA and they have everything that goes into a Mavic wheel, and Mavic actually sells parts for both new and older designs. I can't say that about Shimano or Phil Wood, for example, two brands I'm familiar with. Mavic nipples are part of the complete wheel design, rim, spokes, hub, everything. So to one who's used to traditional designs picks one up they may look down on it because it's different and don't bother to investigate the why and how of it. It's not for everyone but you can't criticize the engineering of them. Not unlike Riv and the OM-1, I get the design and why, so even though it's not for me, I can't criticize it.
Here's some Rogue Mechanic videos on the tech of Mavic wheels and servicing them including a very clear and well presented video on removing stuck nipples. Even a worst case scenario one that the nipple must be drilled out and literally taken out in pieces. What also appeals to me about Mavic wheels is they are relatively easy to service compared to many other cassette designs I've seen detailed videos of on how to completely dismantle a given hub. https://www.youtube.com/@RogueMechanic/search?query=rim%20 On a new wheels such as the Ksyrium I'd likely drip some Tri-Flow on the spoke ends and let it seep into the threads. While the newer higher end wheels use the Instant Drive 360 40 tooth ratchet in the freehub, their 2 pawl design is perfectly good. Quality of the material and design is more important that a mere number. Sachs freewheels I have are 2 pawl and they are very durable. I often read comments of riders looking to replace things without even bothering to service what they have. Gunked up lube is common. https://www.youtube.com/@RogueMechanic/search?query=rim%20 *I'm curious to know what wheels Conway purchases though ! * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/10b9c82b-8360-4106-a37e-b2bb2825abban%40googlegroups.com.
