[RBW] Re: Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-12 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
I have one of the Orange QB's. Those came with Mavic rims. Even though I ride primarily fixed, I do use the brakes. Mine failed at the eyelet - https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/4468308813/in/photolist-sdaq9-7NRfx8-5ZGi3A-7NRfBB Since the original Suzue hub was a little tired, I

[RBW] Re: Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-10 Thread Ted Shwartz
The rims were by Araya. I am not sure they are available in the United States anymore. Fyi, not much wear on rims from breaking as the bike was set up with a fixed gear. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

[RBW] Re: Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread Nick Ybarra
If any rim lasted me 10 years, I'd be very eager to replace it w/a brand new version of the same model! On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 12:30:43 PM UTC-5, Ted Shwartz wrote: Hello After 10/11? years of trusty use as fixed gear commuter my rear rim has worn out. Does anyone have