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@chriscotheque
Hi all,
I've just sent my rear wheel (SS commuter with rear brake) to be rebuilt and the guy rang me and said he recommends the rim (h plus son archetype) be replaced as the braking surface is worn out and building it back up would be dangerous.
It all seems a bit damn sudden as I've only done 400km on the bike (admittedly through winter). He says the wear indicator is visible but I should still replace to be safe.
Any thoughts on this, could he bullshitting me? Shall I admit defeat with the wheel set and get something tougher?
Apologies for quite a vague question, any help would be appreciated