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Possible to straighten a bent wheel??

subscriber · 2012-05-19 19:38:20

Took my first tumble of the bike last week, cycled too close to the kerb and the front wheel rubbed against it causing me to loose balance on the bike. As I was unable to correct my balance I pulled the breaks to slow speed but alas couldn't and went over the handlebars. Now The result being just a bent front wheel and no…

19-05-2012 7:38pm

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Took my first tumble of the bike last week, cycled too close to the kerb and the front wheel rubbed against it causing me to loose balance on the bike. As I was unable to correct my balance I pulled the breaks to slow speed but alas couldn't and went over the handlebars. Now The result being just a bent front wheel and no injuries to myself thankfully. The wheel is not bent excessively, if I was to hazard a guess, about 5 degree tilt off normal 360 degree rotation (if that makes sense). It can still rotate without touching of either of the break callipers but there is still is a noticeable wobble in the wheel. Don't think there is any damage to the hub or if that would even cause a wobble,,,,, Does the wheel need to be replaced or is there any way to adjust / repair it to normal rotation??

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