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In a message dated 1/23/14 12 00 59, willibillie@live.de writes:<BR>
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>>>Not aluminum--MAGNESIUM. Read the information (and the subject line).<BR>
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>>>It also says it's sand-cast. No mystery here.<BR>
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Just my experience....<BR>
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>>>Well, this isn't "...an Italian company". This is MARVIC. They have been in business for many, many years, and produce virtually all the wheels for top-tier motorcycle (Moto GP/Superbike) racing; they also produce wheels for other companies like BBS that then put their own names on them. They also produce wheels for F1, Le Mans and other high-end auto racing series.<BR>
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http://www.marvic.it/en/<BR>
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When I was younger and followed local motorcycle racers (including Jack DeRyke's son, Doug), when somebody was really ready to make a commitment to going fast, they would install a set of Marvic wheels on their race bike. The same is still true today....<BR>
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Mike<BR>
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