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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Elitewheels Drive 50D --> Rim Failure
« on: January 07, 2024, 05:32:14 PM »
Went out for a fast group ride today and got dropped around the 4hr mark despite pushing 400+ watts. I then noticed my back tire was soft and pulled over to discover that the non-drive side of my rim had buckled. I don't remember hitting anything significant. At 153lbs/70kg I'm well within tolerance.
Pictures below. I'm not seeing a rim-strike and there appears to be a crack that extends to the middle of rim bed.
Only 2 weeks of use. 11 rides, 650mi/1050km.
First time encountering an issue like this. Is this warranty-able?
Any experiences (particularly with Elitewheels) and insight would be helpful. Thanks!
Pictures below. I'm not seeing a rim-strike and there appears to be a crack that extends to the middle of rim bed.
Only 2 weeks of use. 11 rides, 650mi/1050km.
First time encountering an issue like this. Is this warranty-able?
Any experiences (particularly with Elitewheels) and insight would be helpful. Thanks!