Retro rims, breaking surfaces, & pro teams.......

[mAdam]

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Then keep your bike in the garage and lick it instead. :facepalm:

I'm only guilty of licking my bikes clean after using them as they were intended in all weathers. I guess I'm just struggling to come to terms with the inevitable regarding my breaking surfaces

 

[Pionir]

Pro teams probably chucked them in the bin every few months (the top teams at least. I'm sure ANC Halfords made them last longer).

I don't think it's much of a problem to have worn rims - I don't remember anyone in the club back in the day having clean rims beyond the first few club runs. If it offends, just get some non anodised rims

 

[bigfatron]

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Talk to Maca here on the forum, he has a chap who strips and hard anodises rims.
Richie