Bent tubeless rim, fixable?

[straas]

Annoyingly whacked into a pothole on the way back from a ride yesterday :-( unavoidable due to traffic.

Guessing this is unrepairable?

Annoyingly the rims appear to be difficult to source.

 

[fossyant]

That's repairable with a cloth and an adjustable spanner, but go carefully. But, how worn is the rim ? If worn, then new rim/wheels, if little wear, give it a go. Bend once though !

 

[straas]

Just checked strava and they've done nearly 5000 miles, so maybe not worth repairing?

Planning to drop the wheel in to will's wheels tomorrow if I get the chance.

 

[si_c]

If the RIM still seals and the tyre is seated fine, I'd be tempted to leave it alone unless it's causing a problem. You could try using bending it back using an adjustable spanner and some cloth to protect the rim, but that would depend on how worn the braking surface is, if it's approaching EOL then I wouldn't bother.

 

[straas]

Unfortunately can feel it under braking so not keen to leave it, especially as a tubeless setup.

Only place I can source the rim online is bikeinn which has very mixed reviews.

Nothing listed on mavic's site and another mechanic has come back to me saying mavic are currently near impossible to get parts from. 😢

 

[straas]

If the RIM still seals and the tyre is seated fine, I'd be tempted to leave it alone unless it's causing a problem. You could try using bending it back using an adjustable spanner and some cloth to protect the rim, but that would depend on how worn the braking surface is, if it's approaching EOL then I wouldn't bother.

Pretty much the advice the bike shop gave me.

Said they could straighten it but I'd be more likely to feel it under braking. So to try it and see if it was noticeable under braking.

Also said these style rims are very difficult to rebuild because they're pre stressed before lacing in the factory.

Slight concerns about catastrophic failure though...

New wheel is near £300 😒

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Pretty much the advice the bike shop gave me.

Said they could straighten it but I'd be more likely to feel it under braking. So to try it and see if it was noticeable under braking.

Also said these style rims are very difficult to rebuild because they're pre stressed before lacing in the factory.

Slight concerns about catastrophic failure though...

New wheel is near £300 😒

You don’t have to buy exactly the same, plenty of cheaper tubeless options available if you can’t afford £300

 

[si_c]

Pretty much the advice the bike shop gave me.

Said they could straighten it but I'd be more likely to feel it under braking. So to try it and see if it was noticeable under braking.

Also said these style rims are very difficult to rebuild because they're pre stressed before lacing in the factory.

Slight concerns about catastrophic failure though...

New wheel is near £300 😒

I'd chuck in a little extra and go for a set of carbon wheels - Wiggle currently have some of the Prime wheelsets discounted including the 50mm depth ones....

 

[straas]

Just took it for a test and I can feel the bent spot during braking.

Would it just be an annoyance or would there be safety issues with it?

Went to look at the pothole and am going to attempt to claim via the council.

 

[C R]

Just took it for a test and I can feel the bent spot during braking.

Would it just be an annoyance or would there be safety issues with it?

Went to look at the pothole and am going to attempt to claim via the council.

That's not a pothole, that’s a trench!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Just took it for a test and I can feel the bent spot during braking.

Would it just be an annoyance or would there be safety issues with it?

Went to look at the pothole and am going to attempt to claim via the council.

A ruler in the hole when you take a photo can be helpful in any claim.

 

[Gillstay]

I pulled a dent out similar to that using a length of wood to spread the load on one side and a small G clamp to pull the dent towards it.
I did not fully pull it out but I did improve it a lot. Just went slowly and carefully.

 

[vickster]

Just took it for a test and I can feel the bent spot during braking.

Would it just be an annoyance or would there be safety issues with it?

Went to look at the pothole and am going to attempt to claim via the council.

See if it’s been reported before via https://www.fillthathole.org.uk/

 

[straas]

Unfortunately hasn't so not sure if that will lead to any claim being rejected.

On advice I tried to measure it today, hard to do as it's a busy road.

 

[vickster]

Unfortunately hasn't so not sure if that will lead to any claim being rejected.

On advice I tried to measure it today, hard to do as it's a busy road.

Don’t think you’ll have a case if council not previously aware unfortunately