[Yak] Re: Cleaning rims

[Tony Raven]

You can get the same thing from other suppliers much cheaper.  I don't 
know about the US but the brand name in the UK is Garryflex (you need 
the 120G version to match the Mavic one).  Cost about 20% of the price 
of the Mavic labelled ones.
e,g, http://www.tool-up.co.uk/shop/diy/GARABM.html

Tony

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> Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 11:07:42 -0700
> From: Elmer Bricca <ebricca at pacbell.net>
> Subject: [Yak] Re: Yak Digest, Vol 15, Issue 31
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> Cleaning rims:
>
> Mavic makes a rubbing block called "abrasive rubber block for rim   
> maintenance" or "Gomme d'entretien pour jantes" if you French. It  
> works great. We use in the bike shop. It costs about $20.00 and will  
> last a long time. Any L B S should be able to order one for you.
>