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shnitzee

Post subject: Is this Contessa safe to use

Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:20 pm

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Hi all

I want to use one of my spare Contessas as the spare for the mini so just want to make sure it's safe to use.

Is this one okay? If not is it repairable?

Any advice is appreciated.

Eiles

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drmini in aust

Post subject: Re: Is this Contessa safe to use

Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:29 pm

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Location: near Baulkham Hills, NSW

As long as it has the tapered washers in the outside, it will be fine. Unless there are cracks i can't see.

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shnitzee

Post subject: Re: Is this Contessa safe to use

Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:36 pm

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Thanks drmini, that's good to know.

Cheers

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michaelb

Post subject: Re: Is this Contessa safe to use

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 2:56 pm

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Check the spokes for cracks, usually easier to see from the back. I had a wheel years ago which developed cracks after a heavy hit with a kerb.

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9YaTaH

Post subject: Re: Is this Contessa safe to use

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:00 pm

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Put on the wall of your Man Cave as a curiosity! :idea:

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shnitzee

Post subject: Re: Is this Contessa safe to use

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:21 pm

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I've got three others so I'll have a good look and use the best one of the lot.

Thanks for the advice fellas.

Eiles

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greyghost

Post subject: Re: Is this Contessa safe to use

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:05 pm

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i work on the theory that if i need to ask the question, then the answer is no.

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