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I think I read somewhere (Reynolds wheel care manual?) that it is recommended to clean brake tracks with acetone as it gets the yellowy Swisstop pad grime off!
EDIT: quote from Reynolds - 2. Cleaning Rims:
The rims can be cleaned with a clean rag and any mild degreaser such as Windex®, Simple Green®, or 409®. You can also
use Acetone or Isopropyl Alcohol. It is recommended to wear safety glasses and rubber gloves. Make sure your work space is
well ventilated. It is usually easiest to clean your rims when the tires have been removed.
Also - 6800 Ultegra is really growing on me (Dammit's Serotta!) but I can't get on with the flappy brake levers therefore I'm limited to Di2 as the brake lever blade is in a fixed position like SRAM...
@Manc_Ronnie Yeah alloy Campag can be had cheap but SRAM red can be had cheaper and unless I find campy 11 speed I'd need new wheels so maybe in a few years!
Cheers,
Matt