Roval CL50 - Discoloration - Not on Brake Track
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Roval CL50 - Discoloration - Not on Brake Track
So I purchased a new set of CL50 carbon wheels exactly a year ago. LOVE Them! Just noticed the other day while cleaning that the wheels have some discoloration and it is not around the brake track (Rim Brakes). Has anyone noticed or had similar issues. The wheels seem solid and fine other than the discoloration. I emailed Specialized and Roval but have not heard back yet. I read about someone with HUNT Carbon wheels had something similar and they were told it was because of the process and resin used in making them. Anyone have any thoughts?
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I would contact your LBS and have them get an answer from Specialized; they've built their distribution and support with dealers at the front line, so trying to contact them directly may not be terribly effective.
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Resin does yellow like that; it looks like they didn't sand that all the way down to carbon at that seam for some reason. I have to say it looks pretty sloppy given all the $$ those wheels cost. I have some one-year-old CLX50s and they have a seam in the same spot but no resin.
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So Bike shop mechanics all checked it out, One of which has the same wheels. They deemed them safe, just minor cosmetic from resin , his wheels have the same thing. Actually its hard to see most of the time, light has to hit it just right. since they were deemed safe to ride, its ride I will. Jut will keep an eye on them to see if it worsens or not. They manufacturer (Roval) said that some times extreme heat could cause it, like transporting bike on a rack where the exhaust exits near the bike wheels. They told me to take it to a specialized dealer to have them checked , which is what I did. So as far as everyone is concerned they are good to go.
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So Bike shop mechanics all checked it out, One of which has the same wheels. They deemed them safe, just minor cosmetic from resin , his wheels have the same thing. Actually its hard to see most of the time, light has to hit it just right. since they were deemed safe to ride, its ride I will. Jut will keep an eye on them to see if it worsens or not. They manufacturer (Roval) said that some times extreme heat could cause it, like transporting bike on a rack where the exhaust exits near the bike wheels. They told me to take it to a specialized dealer to have them checked , which is what I did. So as far as everyone is concerned they are good to go.
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I have confidence in what they say, they are an authorized specialized and Roval dealer which is where Roval wanted me to have them checked. I will keep an eye on them, they are warranted for life so i am not too worried.
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The clear coat and/or resin on carbon fiber automotive parts (e.g. hoods, spoilers/wings, etc.) yellow/haze just like this too. It's just cosmetic wear from UV and oxidation until it's completely eroded and the underlying carbon is exposed (which is a looooong way to go).
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The clear coat and/or resin on carbon fiber automotive parts (e.g. hoods, spoilers/wings, etc.) yellow/haze just like this too. It's just cosmetic wear from UV and oxidation until it's completely eroded and the underlying carbon is exposed (which is a looooong way to go).
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Looks pretty shoddy to me