Bicycle Mechanics - Rear Tire problems

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grasshopper1917
09-07-09, 05:43 PM
Each of the last 2 years my rear tire has broke down. The very middle of the rim where the peg goes through the tire lets go. I bought both of my bikes at Wal mart - could this be the problem? Maybe there is something im doing wrong when im riding - I bike about 15K a day every day to wok? Is there a way to repair this or do i need a new rim? Any advice greatly appreciated!

operator
09-07-09, 06:01 PM
Uh... what?

Explain better if you want help. Good pictures would help if you don't know your terminology.
Sir Lunch-a-lot
09-07-09, 07:31 PM
http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_w.html#wheel

From there, it will give you articles defining and explaining many aspects of wheels. Do a bunch of reading, and I think you will figure out what the parts on your wheel are called. Then you should be able to make your question clearer and receive more useful answers.

EDIT: By the way, if you can, posting pictures of your wheel (from multiple angles, preferably), would be of great help in diagnosing your wheels problem.