In a message dated 2/18/2003 1:10:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
R.Delmare@Charter.net writes:
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> A rim is a separate part of a wheel .
>
> Anyone who has worked behind the counter at a bicycle shop has the
> FRUSTRATING experience of dealing with the customer who does not
> understand
> the simple differences , between the simple terms ; Rim , Hub , Wheel
> ,
> and Tire .
>
> When a customer asks for any one of those four items , he or she may
> very
> easily be really looking for any of the other three items !!! Then ,
> we
> play 20-Questions trying to figure out what they REALLY need !!!!
>
> Sorry for shouting so much . I get frustrated when people confuse the
> terms rim and wheel .
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You want frustrating? Try it from the other side of the counter! Trying to convince "young lad" that yes, you simply want a rim, no hub, no spokes, just the rim! ; )
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA