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On I9s
Apr 22, 2008 1:41:05 GMT 8
Post by nikonographer on Apr 22, 2008 1:41:05 GMT 8
Since my experience with wheels is limited to those that come stock with entry level bikes and the Mavic Cross Trail, allow me this question:
Why is there a need for a "break in" period for the I9? This question may be applicable to other high end wheel sets but as I said, my experience is limited.
I pay over a thousand dollars for the wheel set and, as I learned, re-tensioning must be done after 4-6 hours of initial ride. Can't I9 simply take care of that off the plant? Do the kings and other custom wheels have the same procedure? I understand the need for re-truing and maintenance but, what's up with the break in period?
One would expect a good product to be just that - a good product. I just find it a tad odd that a good product is a good product - AFTER some usage. Huh? Don't get me wrong, I'm not against the procedure. I just find it odd for such expensive wheels to require much initial attention.
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On I9s
Apr 22, 2008 3:23:34 GMT 8
Post by flipnidaho on Apr 22, 2008 3:23:34 GMT 8
Hey Dude, All wheelsets, custom or machine made require the same retruing after they "settle down"... The only way to really go about this is through riding it and I'm sure you wouldn't want anyone to be riding your brand new wheelset except for you. When I built wheels, I would squeeze all the spokes periodically during the build to eliminate wind up but only a proper hard few rides will really do the job. Most wheels (if built properly with the proper spoke prep) requires very little retensioning after a few weeks. It should only take a few minutes to retrue and retension them...
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On I9s
Apr 22, 2008 10:46:12 GMT 8
Post by bongjumper on Apr 22, 2008 10:46:12 GMT 8
It's not only I9 need a brake-in period... Chris king also need the same... for the reason that the mechanical parts need to fit with each other in the actual working condition. To fit their tolerances with each other. It's like a brand new car, after a certain period of brake-in, need to bring it to service center... Factory built Wheelset like Xmax SL, SLR, ST, SX, etc, etc, also need truing of spokes after a period of time for more reliable ride... Built wheelset is totally different, if the technician who true the spokes is not that good, after a single ride, need to re-true the spokes again... so selected wrenchman is necessary to built your wheelset...
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ten
XC Rider
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On I9s
Apr 22, 2008 13:32:34 GMT 8
Post by ten on Apr 22, 2008 13:32:34 GMT 8
its not just wear and ride...
Expensive wheelset needs a lot of attention
I should get shimano then hehehhee
No money for I9.. but if my budget permits I still go for the I9...
Lots of good mechanics here like boyet of powerbikes, tryon and gp directly to its distributor for services, in that case Goyo, although here in the phillipines its not that really expensive for a bike maintenance.
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On I9s
Apr 24, 2008 11:45:23 GMT 8
Post by bongjumper on Apr 24, 2008 11:45:23 GMT 8
In my own experience, the high end parts is reliable for longer time even you can do regular preventive maintenance. It' s like buying a branded and expensive watch... time always reliable and longer use... So I9 value is for quality and reliability...
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goyoyl
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On I9s
Apr 24, 2008 16:28:00 GMT 8
Post by goyoyl on Apr 24, 2008 16:28:00 GMT 8
I talk to the I9 guys every so often, and we've been discussing their wheels. Including their upcoming road wheels. One thing we can say of selling their products (and other products we distribute), is that if we have any concern, we don't have to go thru middlemen, or conduits.... We talk to the guys directly.. In most cases, we talk to the company presidents, or head of their technical teams.. This provides a faster turn-around time in addressing the questions raised by our customers. In the end, it's the cyclists (our customers) who stand to benefit because of this set-up.
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On I9s
Apr 24, 2008 22:46:39 GMT 8
Post by levi on Apr 24, 2008 22:46:39 GMT 8
I have 2 sets of I9s. Both doing fine and hope it will stay that way hehehe. My second set is exactly the same model which they said had bearing problems but what is important to me is that it can be serviced. I believe it can happen to any brand. When I bought my Mavic SL and Mavic ST, Im not sure what to do with it if ever the wheelset breaksdown.
just my 2 cent
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On I9s
Apr 29, 2008 11:14:47 GMT 8
Post by bongjumper on Apr 29, 2008 11:14:47 GMT 8
I talk to the I9 guys every so often, and we've been discussing their wheels. Including their upcoming road wheels. One thing we can say of selling their products (and other products we distribute), is that if we have any concern, we don't have to go thru middlemen, or conduits.... We talk to the guys directly.. In most cases, we talk to the company presidents, or head of their technical teams.. This provides a faster turn-around time in addressing the questions raised by our customers. In the end, it's the cyclists (our customers) who stand to benefit because of this set-up. Nice to know for that set-up, Sir Goyo... after sales service is really very important... The benefit is for both the seller and the user... The user can attract more buyer if there is a good review of the brand and the service of the seller... it means more business to come on your side... Agree with you Levi, If there is no aftersales service for mavic in Phil. You can not do anything if your mavic WS damage... the nearest can sell the parts of mavic WS is in FB HK... ;'(
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