That's a great guess, Cam (and sorry for dropping in on the thread then going silent - been a busy few days). I suppose that is the likely weak spot.
In a similar vein I asked crank bros about the use of inserts on their synthesis wheels a couple years ago and was told they weren't to be used. No reason why though. And to this day I haven't had a need for the inserts - I was curious as I was getting acquainted with the then-new wheels. I'd been on Bontragers previously and they were terribly brittle - I cracked a rear wheel on my first ride, and then the front on the second ride. Rubbish.
April 29, 2021, 10:45 a.m. - Dan
That's a great guess, Cam (and sorry for dropping in on the thread then going silent - been a busy few days). I suppose that is the likely weak spot. In a similar vein I asked crank bros about the use of inserts on their synthesis wheels a couple years ago and was told they weren't to be used. No reason why though. And to this day I haven't had a need for the inserts - I was curious as I was getting acquainted with the then-new wheels. I'd been on Bontragers previously and they were terribly brittle - I cracked a rear wheel on my first ride, and then the front on the second ride. Rubbish.