Re: [CR]Mavic Mod E vs MA2?

(Example: Framebuilding:Brazing Technique)

From: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@cox.net>
To: <lists@peterwhitecycles.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Mavic Mod E vs MA2?
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 21:52:00 -0400
reply-type=response
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

I have a number of Mavic Mod E2's, my favorite clincher rim and they have a hooked bead. I had thought all the Mod E variants were hooked bead?

What are the different Mod E models and their differences from one another?

Then, how is the Mod E2 different then the MA2?

Eric Elman
Somers, CT


----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Jon White
To: PBridge130@aol.com
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: [CR]Mavic Mod E vs MA2?



> PBridge130@aol.com wrote:
>
>>
>> Is the MA2 identical to the older Mod E, save for finish?
>
> The difference is that the MA-2 has a hooked bead, which makes it possible
> to mount foldable tires without having them blow off.
>
> Otherwise the rims are the same.
>
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