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  1. cluny6

    How much can spokes push/stick on rim tape without being a safety concern?

    I have an update. I wrote Biktrix, who sold me the set with my concerns and forwarded some photos. They explained the paint flaking off is a defect but the spokes sticking out is not and the wheels are safe. She then gave me the option of returning them for a full refund. To return the wheels, I...
  2. cluny6

    How much can spokes push/stick on rim tape without being a safety concern?

    Thanks man, that's exactly what I was thinking. This was sold to me as an extra wheelset so I could have a fat and midfat. $500 plus $150 shipping from Canada. The rims are cheap bulk Chinese being currently sold as a MTB set in 150 and 197. I just wanted to make sure of what I suspected before...
  3. cluny6

    Black Friday Free Shipping, NOT!!

    I bought a wherelset for 399 and paid $50mshipping. They call me later and apologize, they only charged me $50 and in reality, was $300 but they would drop it to $100. I paid shipping and it was in November. The wheels arrived damaged, so they are going back on my dime, another $150. I have to...
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    How much can spokes push/stick on rim tape without being a safety concern?

    Hi, I bought a MTB 27.5x3.00 wheelset for my full suspension e-bike. It's about 80lbs with a bafang 510. Ther bike came with 26x4.00 but I wasn't too happy with the handling, especially cornering. Wheelset arrived and I'm not sure how to feel about it. The wheelset was $399, a great price. Add...
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