As subject really. New front tyre slowly loses pressure, there are no obvious punctures and the new valve seems to be okay. The paint on the wheel is scruffy and appears to have the alloy worm so I wonder if the bead isn't sealing properly. Both wheels could do with being repainted so maybe this is the next stage of the refurb... Maybe time for some OZ wheels from Demon Tweeks unless anyone has a decent front wheel kicking about their garage. Mark
I'd be tempted to just get the wheels refurbed. Get the tyres taken off, knock out the bearings, get them sand blasted / painted / powder coated. New bearings / seals.
As above,if there's no physical damage to the wheels and it's just oxidation issues,getting them properly refurbished will be like having new wheels and a hell of a lot cheaper. https://www.wickedcoatings.co.uk/bike-wheel-carbon-coating-at-wicked-coatings Something a bit different
I reckon you're all right about the refurb, not sure about faux carbon though! I'm guessing the OEM wheels are fairly light anyway. Mark
Depends what you're using your bike for. If you're racing it then aftermarket wheels might be worth the extra. If you're road riding then anything other than OEM would land you in the 'more money than sense' camp I think
Haha! Wouldn't be the first time I've been in that camp... But I'm older, fatter and slower now so I reckon a refurbed OEM wheel will do the trick. Thanks all. Mark
IMO you should remove and dip the wheel in a bath and rotate it slowly until you see bubbles. At least that way you would know for sure where the problem is.
I spoke to the shop that fitted the tyre and they've agreed to sort it out. Fitter agrees that the problem is probably the paint, which makes me wonder why he didn't sort it in the first place. If all is well I can leave the wheel refurb until next winter! Mark
