Carbon rim crack?

[jvrock]

So, I have these new carbon rims. I've ridden them twice and now they look like this:

Looks unsafe to me. Thoughts?

 

[w_b]

Did you ride it out in the cold?

 

[jvrock]

Yes, this morning.

 

[pooriggy]

So, I have these new carbon rims. I've ridden them twice and now they look like this:

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Looks unsafe to me. Thoughts?

Send pics to who sold you the wheels. They'd make the warranty call.

 

[pooriggy]

Oh wait, you rode carbon below 32 degrees???

 

[jvrock]

Yes. Didn't know there was a limited operating temperature.

 

[pooriggy]

Yes. Didn't know there was a limited operating temperature.

There isn't. It's a running joke. Follow up with who sold you the wheels. That don't look right.

 

[jvrock]

Send pics to who sold you the wheels. They'd make the warranty call.

I reached out and they will call today. Just not sure if it is actually a crack or not.

 

[jvrock]

There isn't. It's a running joke. Follow up with who sold you the wheels. That don't look right.

LOL. Yeah, my thoughts as well. Even if they are not cracked I'm going to ask for a replacement. Doesn't make sense to pay this much for rims that don't look right...

 

[Mr.Moto]

Out of curiosity, what is the make and model of the rims?

 

[jvrock]

Enve AM30. They are really nice, but this is kind of annoying.

 

[serviceguy]

Enve AM30. They are really nice, but this is kind of annoying.

Curious, did you buy the wheels or just the rims and laced/trued them yourself (or had a LBS lace/true them for you)?

 

[jvrock]

Bought them brand new from a shop as an upgrade on a new bike. I think they are built by Enve as they came with I9 101 hubs.

 

[Steve Vai]

This is totally normal. I have a pair of brand new ENVE AR GRavel wheels and they have the same line.

 

[jvrock]

Really? Interesting. The only reason I am concerned is because it did not look like that when I brought it home. I noticed the additional marks (at least what I think are additional marks) after my ride today.

 

[GSTim]

This is totally normal. I have a pair of brand new ENVE AR GRavel wheels and they have the same line.

It's a "feature", custom simulated cracks!

 

[Steve Vai]

Really? Interesting. The only reason I am concerned is because it did not look like that when I brought it home. I noticed the additional marks (at least what I think are additional marks) after my ride today.

 

[Steve Vai]

It's a "feature", custom simulated cracks!

They want you to know they were bought by Mavic and their quality dropped by like 90% 🤣🤣🤣

 

[a.s.]

So, I have these new carbon rims. I've ridden them twice and now they look like this:

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Looks unsafe to me. Thoughts?

Looks like you put on some Covid weight. They're definitely damaged bro. Don't take a chance. I'll take them off your hands. Drop 'em off at my place whenever's convenient.

 

[jvrock]

It's a "feature", custom simulated cracks!

Ah! Ok, that makes them worth the price!