Rides4Beer

I would demand they replace them. Shouldn't matter that it's not structural, for that price point they should be perfect in every aspect. And if the next set has the same issue, I would demand they be replaced again, or get a full refund and buy another brand.

indyfabz

After two years I think it's safe to assume that the issue has been resolved one way or another.

Rides4Beer

Dammit, I usually notice the zombie threads.

It is funny tho, that after two years they're still having issues, and people still think their wheels are worth that much money.

eduskator

I don't believe it's common, no. Lots of manufacturers have been cutting on quality to keep their price low lately. Clear coating is unfortunately one of the area where they try to cut corners (Car makers are known to doing that, take a look at the 2009-2010 Civic...).

I keep mines clean & protected to prevent coating deterioration due to UV rays or debris.

Ald1 

Not really my "new" ENVE wheels, which were rebuilds at 1/2 price due to a March 2019 accident showed these discolorations as did the originals. I'll take a few pics tomorrow and post.

indyfabz

If you will notice, my comment was directed towards a post offering the OP advice on how to address his particular situation, which situation occurred more than two years ago. It was not directed towards your particular situation or the issue of discoloration in general.

Ald1 

Hi Indy,
Yes I did notice this and I'm sure the OP has gotten his problem resovled by now, as you have pointed out. I just wanted to point out this "problem" still exists. Doesn't bother me. Love the wheels but I'd never buy another set of ENVE wheels again but not for this problem. Long story........

mstateglfr 

This may be the simplest solution, but it is in no way simple.
Not simple and not cheap.

- Tear down wheels by removing spokes and hubs.
- Carefully sand rims to remove clearcoat.
- Call around to body shops to get prices and willingness to do the job.
- Pay what...$100-250 for the work?
- Reassemble wheel components.


Not simple and not cheap. That level of work is beyond 95% of cyclists, at least.

eduskator

You forgot to recommend to sand down AT LEAST the equivalent of the clear coat's weight. Wouldn't want to add any extra grams, would you?

Just kidding. However, painting is a lot easier than most people think, especially when the object you're painting is round (such as a wheel). Secure the thing & spin it slowly while spraying paint / clear coat on the surface and voilà! I've done this several time on the various car wheels I owned and it always worked like a charm.

Rides4Beer

Sanding and repainting a set of $3k wheels that should be perfect from the factory.

eduskator

It's kind of paradoxical, isn't it?

I wouldn't have been surprised to see that on a cheap set of CF wheels, but on a 2-3k one? I would be pissed & give a call to the manufacturer.