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2009-07-01 2:32 PM

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Subject: Is this to good to be "true"
I have a p2sl with the stock shimano rims on it.
I would have to say every 3-4 rides I need to true these rims up.

The question - is it possible to have some that knows what they are doing work on these shimano rims and they will stay true?
or do I need to spend some cash to get rims that stay true? if so what is the threshold in $$ do you get a solid rim. I would not be looking for something necessarily aero, but just a solid rim for training and racing without the maintenance. Or is this too good to be "true"

2009-07-01 2:40 PM
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If the spokes are relatively new then a good mechanic at your bike shop can true them up for the long haul. If the spokes are old then you need to get it relaced. If you want a good training wheel, put some heavy duty spokes on the wheel and it will be bomb proof.
2009-07-01 2:45 PM
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i had shimano stock wheels and was having a similar issue.  Took them back to my LBS and got new wheels, all covered under warranty.
2009-07-01 3:34 PM
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Sounds like the nipples/threads did not have the proper spoke prep applied.  Take 'em back to the shop and have them replaced/rebuilt with the right spoke prep.

2009-07-01 6:41 PM
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gopennstate - 2009-07-01 12:45 PM i had shimano stock wheels and was having a similar issue.  Took them back to my LBS and got new wheels, all covered under warranty.


This is the sort of customer support that pretty girls are accustomed to.
2009-07-01 6:57 PM
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hahahaha..



if you do need new wheels, check out:

mavic open pros

fulcrum racing 7

both of those are solid and will last forever.


i train on the latter and have only had to true them once in 3 years, and that was ue to a crash

2009-07-01 7:03 PM
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Slidell4life - 2009-07-01 7:41 PM
gopennstate - 2009-07-01 12:45 PM i had shimano stock wheels and was having a similar issue.  Took them back to my LBS and got new wheels, all covered under warranty.


This is the sort of customer support that pretty girls are accustomed to.


duh.  you don't think i put mascara and lipstick on to go the LBS just for fun, do ya?  even if it's workout crappy face, a little gloss and redo of the ponytail goes a long way...  
2009-07-03 4:23 PM
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Thanks... this is good news..
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