i have a mtn bike where the rims are bent pretty good. is there anyway to straighten them out?
2007-03-02 15:33:03 · 7 answers · asked by oakleyfire625 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It depends what you mean by "bent".
If they are out of round or wobbly (out of true) then it might be possible for a mechanic to correct them for a reasonable price. If they are kinked or dented then, again, it is sometimes possible to correct it but they won't be as reliable as they once were.
2007-03-04 02:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
agree, better to buy a new rim and build the wheel than to straighten out a really bent rim $wise and have to true it out once you go over that next bunny hop
2007-03-03 00:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by borracho111 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a disc-ready or rim brake MAVIC set for less than $150 at WHEELWORLD (www.wheelworld.com) ----which are great bargains though EBAY has pretty low priced sets available---( www.ebay.com---SPORTING GOODS category -then click Mountain Bikes and Parts ---then you'll find ACCESSORIES---YOU'RE THERE! ). Pretzel rims may not be repaired and can cause you to endo or worst, CRASH, while riding rough terrain---the new rims will guarantee your safety while hammering----
2007-03-05 20:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by hummerhead2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hammer.
2007-03-03 00:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by kins80 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could, but in order to get them true again you'll end up spending more money them it would cost to simply replace them.
2007-03-02 23:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Uther Aurelianus 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't bother trying - just get news ones.
2007-03-05 23:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really, it be easier to buy new ones
2007-03-02 23:41:17 · answer #7 · answered by SgtElkins222 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋