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Safe rim thickness
I have some Mavic Aksiums on my winter hack. They don't apear to have wear indicators, not sure if they were never there or have been worn away. How can I tell how much, if any, life is left? Will I need to by a micrometer to measure rim wall thickness or is there some old trick I need to learn?
Thanks in advance,
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Those look useful londoncommute, any idea what thickness of rim is safe if I buy some?
These are handy:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Proops-Deuxieme-Gauge/dp/B00B4S28JI
Are they noticeably concave to the touch? If so, I'd replace.