big off, wheel question please

[alci4]

just had an off on the voodoo and front wheel is pretty fooked


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfI_X6Bwg-k&feature=youtu.be


does anyone think it's truable or just truly knackered

thanks for any help

 

[Bicycle]

I hope you're OK.

An LBS would know about the wheel. It looks a bit Donald, but the bends are big-radius and look smooth.

The only time I've binned a wheel was after having to remove it and whack it on the ground to straighten it enough to crawl home with snapped-open front V-brake. Until I impact-treated it on the ground, it wouldn't rotate in the forks. It was fine on the way home (if a bit Charlie Chaplin) but the LBS declared it beyong economical repair as I'd added new buckles to the original ones.

My understanding is that most bent rims are worth a go, but as I get mine done by a shop, you might want to read other replies...

 

[fossyant]

I could sort that - sure the LBS could.

 

[2Loose]

If the damage is just that buckle, then it looks easily true-able.