What pads for Mavic X517 rims
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Some grey rims were painted or anodized. The way to tell is by the label in the rim (if its there) or by the rim itself... ceramic is a flat/matt speckled finish
Pads...? Anything specific to a ceramic rim... otherwise they'll last 5minutes
G
Some grey rims were painted or anodized. The way to tell is by the label in the rim (if its there) or by the rim itself... ceramic is a flat/matt speckled finish
Pads...? Anything specific to a ceramic rim... otherwise they'll last 5minutes
G
one-eyed_jim
Old School Grand Master
"Grey" MAVIC rims could be either ceramic or CD ("couche dure" - hard layer). CD rims have a uniform smooth shiny grey colour over the entire surface of the rim. Ceramic rims have a rough, dark grey coating on the brake surfaces only, and usually have a "CERAMIC" sticker. The other surfaces of a ceramic rim can be silver, black, or CD.
Ceramic rims need specific brake pads. I use Shimano's. CD rims use normal pads, but don't brake as well as plain rims until the CD layer has worn away.
Ceramic rims need specific brake pads. I use Shimano's. CD rims use normal pads, but don't brake as well as plain rims until the CD layer has worn away.
