Bent Brompton rear rim
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Bent Brompton rear rim
I went for my first long(ish) ride on my new brompton this past weekend and towards the end I noticed the rear rim was bent and needed to be trued. I took it to the shop and they "straightened it as best as humanly possible" but it still isn't ideal, and there is a slight wobble. Should I push for a replacement? I have only ridden the bike about 30 miles total. Would this be covered under warranty?
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but it still isn't ideal, and there is a slight wobble.
Noted: there are people apparently with OCD posting here ,
they often seem to seek an unrealistic Ideal.
slight wobble ? radial or lateral? , how many mm? ..
If you hit something riding, and damaged the rim, it is not a material defect.
it is accidental damage. you fix it.. ,
probably don't have to buy new spokes , though..
the rear ones are pretty thick.
But generally Mass produced 'machine built' wheels
benefit from some individual hand tensioning and truing ,
checked at the local level ..
perhaps you just did that and are good to go for a while.
Last edited by fietsbob; 08-22-12 at 12:54 PM.
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The 'wobble' is lateral an I haven't measured but it's noticeable when riding. I'm confident that I didn't hit something to damage the rim, I've been riding for years and this has never happened with other bikes. I'm a very cautious and aware rider.
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If the rim runs round , judging by the way it passes the brake pads ,
neither rising or falling in relationship to the pads.
then the issue may be the Tire, or the mounting of it,
or you feel the imbalance of a big relatively heavy spoke mounted reflector.
probably just a conversation , on the topic, blind guesses are the best Offering.. from way out here..
you got a warrantee statement when you got the bike ?
Perhaps the dealer will replace or rebuild the wheel IDK.
neither rising or falling in relationship to the pads.
then the issue may be the Tire, or the mounting of it,
or you feel the imbalance of a big relatively heavy spoke mounted reflector.
probably just a conversation , on the topic, blind guesses are the best Offering.. from way out here..
you got a warrantee statement when you got the bike ?
Perhaps the dealer will replace or rebuild the wheel IDK.
Last edited by fietsbob; 08-22-12 at 02:12 PM.
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A properly built 20" or smaller wheel ought to be near indestructible, particularly the 28 spoke variety. Absolutely make sure it's replaced under warranty.