Originally Posted by
mrrabbit
I use a flat spot tool....looks like a piece of arched steel rod with two puller plates...however it is primarily intended for use with box and semi box rims.
Works best when the flat spot is simple - i.e., no twist or side bend in the flat spot.
=8-)
1+ I recovered a bicycle that was stolen from me. I discovered that both rims had "flat spots" from whatever the theif did. My LBS had tools as described, the rims were box type. The process was 50% successful. The front rim was fixed the rear could not be fixed sufficiently. I rode the front wheel for many (1000's) of miles but it eventually developed rim cracks around the spokes where the flat spot was. The cost of the repair was well worth it if you can find a shop with the right tools.