My new wheels (now needs new wheels!)

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#16 Post by **mangocrazy** » Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:57 pm

I'd second what Andy says. Magnesium is less stable than aluminium and any unpainted parts can degrade over time as oxidation takes place. But if Bennetts can give you a suitable warranty, then I'd go for it. And while you're at it, say hi to Paul Glassup for me... :)

randomsquid · #17 Post by **randomsquid** » Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:14 pm

They're very nice but that blue foam crap is no substitute for a pair of tyres.

nicketynoo · #18 Post by **nicketynoo** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:06 pm

Lightweight forged aluminium it says on the website ,does that mean not magnesium?

fatboy · #19 Post by **fatboy** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:17 pm

mmm, I always thought aluminium is aluminium therefore not magnesium.
coffee is coffee therefore not tea, even though both are enjoyable.
Dont agree to anything until you have the fine print in print

D-Rider · #20 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:15 pm

Forged Ally would be much better for road use - heavier than Magnesium but less problematic and still a good weight saving.

Check which they are so that you can be sure.

nicketynoo · #21 Post by **nicketynoo** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:08 pm

I don't care what they're made of anymore,they're round and I'll soon be able to ride my bike again instead of just revving it in the garage. They could be made of chocolate and probably outlast my first pair

380 fekkin miles!

spiderwheels · #22 Post by **spiderwheels** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:51 pm

nicketynoo wrote:I don't care what they're made of anymore,they're round and I'll soon be able to ride my bike again instead of just revving it in the garage. They could be made of chocolate and probably outlast my first pair :smt005 380 fekkin miles! :smt010

Too right and may you be back on the road very soon!

Although, as an aside, it appears there has been some development in magnesium alloys as Yamaha have decided it's safe to use them on the road going production R1:
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ ... ike.html/4

#23 Post by **mangocrazy** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:06 pm

Forged aluminium would probably be the best trade off of longevity vs. weight. They would be significantly more expensive than standard cast aluminium wheels, so if you can get them for a good price, go for it...

BikerGran · #24 Post by **BikerGran** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:06 pm

Just don't ride on our potholed roads on them! (They look horribly delicate to me, but I know nothing about wheels).

randomsquid · #25 Post by **randomsquid** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:12 pm

nicketynoo wrote:Lightweight forged aluminium it says on the website ,does that mean not magnesium?

Yup, it means it's forged ally and not magnesium.

Honestly if they're specced for a road bike albeit an exotic one I wouldn't sweat it. It's not in their best interest to be killing people who might buy another expensive bike in the future. MCN would probably moan too, unless they were asked not to.

I've seen a handful of wheels in going on 30 years of testing stuff. Most were exotics that we hacked up to see how they were coping. One came off a fatal and it was determined to be damaged by the crash rather than to be the cause of it.

The best thing I've seen was a drag wheel with a Goodyear Eagle slick attached. You could pick it up with your willy. Well I could...

nicketynoo · #26 Post by **nicketynoo** » Fri May 06, 2016 1:39 am

Well the wheels are sorted and they're also standard! The day they picked my bike up the standard wheels arrived . I was obliged to have the standard wheels fitted otherwise they'd have been stuck with another set of wheels that they'd probably struggled to get rid of. I can see bennetts point of view but was a little disappointed but at least I'm back on the road again!

My claim is apparently in the hands of the councils legal team aka judge rinder!

nicketynoo · #27 Post by **nicketynoo** » Sat May 21, 2016 8:54 pm

Victory for the common man!!!

BikerGran · #28 Post by **BikerGran** » Sat May 21, 2016 10:18 pm

Hah they must think people are really stupid - as if they'd pay out a sum like that if they didn't know for a fact they were liable! (although I bet they were surprised at the cost of the wheels!)

#29 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sun May 22, 2016 5:43 pm

Yeah quite, Bobbi. 'We're feeling generous so here's £1775, but of course it wasn't our fault...'

fatboy · #30 Post by **fatboy** » Sun May 22, 2016 6:03 pm

And dont forget the 29 pence,