Re: DT Swiss RR 1.1 rims?



Joseph Santaniello writes:

> Has anyone had had any experience with these? Do they have little
> drainage holes to let water out? Any other thoughts?

http://www.dtswiss.com/index.asp?fuseaction=rims.bikedetail&id=8

In this picture, the RR 1.1 appears to have no holes nor am I aware of
any rims that have drains. Although it is available for 28..36 spokes,
I don't believe it uses spoke sockets or that would have been shown.
This rim supports spoke loads on eyelets bearing only on its outer wall.

Jobst Brandt
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