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Mavic MA2 Rim Info -- Maximum Tire Width?
On Oct 29, 11:57 am, wrote:
On Oct 29, 10:02 am, Ozark Bicycle wrote: In what ways is the MA2 "a great rim"? They are surely "adequate", even "above average for their time" (n.b., "for their time") - but "great"??? Current rim is of unknown age, single walled, 27", and has a freewheel hub with a slight bit of rust on it. The only advantage it has is 36 spokes vs 32 spokes on the Mavic and the braking surface of the rim is in slightly better condition. I'm not questioning your choice of using an MA2. In fact, I still run a pair of 36H MA2s myself. They are entirely adequate, even kinda nice. I *am* disputing McNamara's contention that "the MA2 is a great rim, one of the best ever made". That, IMO, is pure hogwash. I'd rather buy a new wheel in the spring or summer and let the winter ruin the old rim. Of course, there are a group of fools paying big bucks for MA2s on eBay, so you might want to consider offering it there. |
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Mavic MA2 Rim Info -- Maximum Tire Width?
On Oct 28, 10:05*pm, wrote:
I have an old Mavic MA2 622mm rim that I want to use for winter and spring. What's the maximum width of a tire that I can put on it? Ideally, I'd like to be able to put a 32mm wide tire on it, since that gives me an option for a studded tire on my road bike (Nokian A10). Should work fine if the stays & seat tube have clearance. My dad's mid-90s Novara Randonee came stock with MA40s (same extrusion, but dark anodized) and 700x32 Avocet Cross tires. |
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"Ozark Bicycle" wrote in message ... On Oct 29, 6:55 am, jim beam wrote: On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:05:21 -0700, dasunt wrote: I have an old Mavic MA2 622mm rim that I want to use for winter and spring. What's the maximum width of a tire that I can put on it? Ideally, I'd like to be able to put a 32mm wide tire on it, since that gives me an option for a studded tire on my road bike (Nokian A10). the real question is why the ma2? Why the MA2??? 'Cuz Jobst "the Great and Mighty" Brandt says they are the best rims ever made! And he's *never* wrong - just ask him! ;-) they're not as stiff as modern rims with a larger box section - a concern with highly dished modern rears - and they flat-spot more easily. the other factor is that the inner eyelet socket is plated steel, not stainless, and it rusts. Heresy!!! Well, saying that "modern rims" are better is sort of open-ended because modern rims comprise an huge category -- from stupid light to boat anchor rims. MA2s are/were (I am still riding on one) good rims -- strong, straight out of the box, easy to build with eyelets (no chasing escaped nipples around a hollow section rim) -- and still make for a really reliable wheel. Based on my experience, they do not crack around the spoke holes as readily as some modern, eyelet-less rims, which means only that you have to use thread lock on the modern rims to avoid cracking or detensioning. The sidewalls are no less tough than an Aerohead or OpenPro, which are lighter rims. I am sure there is some weight comparable Velocity or Sun rim that is probably better, but the MA2 is perfectly good rim. A lot of the misty-eyed sentimentality also comes from the fact that they were relatively cheap. -- Jay Beattie. |
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Mavic MA2 Rim Info -- Maximum Tire Width?
On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:24:26 -0700, Ozark Bicycle wrote:
snip Of course, there are a group of fools paying big bucks for MA2s on eBay, so you might want to consider offering it there. good call! while i'm sympathetic to the op's objective, the ultimate winter rim is ceramic - virtually wear proof. |
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Jay Beattie wrote:
but the MA2 is perfectly good rim. *A lot of the misty-eyed sentimentality also comes from the fact that they were relatively cheap. They are far better-looking than any new rim money can buy today. That's why I used them on my wife's bike-- everything else I could get my hands on looked too tawdry to belong on a nicely detailed lugged road frame. When a turd golem in a pickup truck folded her rear wheel, I replaced the MA2 with a very similar looking, also out-of-production Torelli Master. Chalo |
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, Chalo wrote: Jay Beattie wrote: but the MA2 is perfectly good rim. *A lot of the misty-eyed sentimentality also comes from the fact that they were relatively cheap. They are far better-looking than any new rim money can buy today. That's why I used them on my wife's bike-- everything else I could get my hands on looked too tawdry to belong on a nicely detailed lugged road frame. When a turd golem in a pickup truck folded her rear wheel, I replaced the MA2 with a very similar looking, also out-of-production Torelli Master. The polished Sun CR-18 is a very nice looking rim, although not socketed. I have had very good results with its immediate predecessor the CR-16 and the CR 18; however they are wider than the MA2. |
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What's the maximum width of a tire that I can put on it? I run 38s on mine. No issues. https://www.flickr.com/photos/323061...in/dateposted/ |
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