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Bent rear wheel

  • 27-05-2011 5:07pm
    #1
    mcmoustache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,237 ✭✭✭


    I had my bike locked in town recently and when I came back to it and cycled off, I noticed that the bike was rubbing off the brake. Close inspection showed that the wheel was bent. It wobbles a bit when spinning.

    It seems like someone gave it a kick or was messing with it somehow. I'm not to concerned about how it happened but I'm wondering if bending it back is an option. I'll get a new wheel if I can't fix it but I'd like to know from some of you here if this can be fixed with brute force.


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  • #2
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Don't use brute force - take it to your LBS - they should be able to true by adjusting the spokes


  • #3
    Dr_Colossus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭Dr_Colossus


    Unless the actual rim itself is kinked or dented then any reasonable bend should be possible to straighten by tensioning the spokes. It's a relatively simple process but does require some practice therefore perhaps better bringing it to your lbs.


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