Mountain Biking - Man, I have the worst luck ever...

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Chone
03-08-06, 03:37 PM
I just hate this, today while trying to straighten my rim (done it before) I overdo it and my rim is now bent to the inside and completely whack.

I just hate when stuff like this happens, the ugly part of the sport, damn, I'm so pissed off now.

SpiderMike
03-08-06, 03:47 PM
Your sub-conscious mind is serious wanting a new wheelset isn't it? :D :D

I've been riding for years, and of all the DIY stuff I do, wheels still go the LBS. So don't kick yourself too hard. I'd probably done the same.
WannaGetGood
03-08-06, 05:09 PM
Go to your LBS, they might be able to "True" Your rim.

Chone
03-08-06, 05:23 PM
I don't think its "trueable" and in any case I prefer to buy a single economic rim than have a weakened old one trued.

Well, look at the bright side, I'm now almost forced to buy a new bike, I'll get my old bike serviced for optimal use and I just got new gloves! (Black Specialized XC Team Long if anyone cares).
MattP.
03-08-06, 05:50 PM
I've been riding for years, and of all the DIY stuff I do, wheels still go the LBS. So don't kick yourself too hard. I'd probably done the same.

For me, the only thing that goes to the lbs is my fork. I have vowed never to work on it myself again :)