Damn rim...
09-20-04, 06:16 PM
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Damn rim...
I have got alex rims TD17's on my bike now. I have got the rear rim that is just slightly out of round. When I spin it I can see it bend out a bit. Its true enough to not be able to feel it on the ride. It doesnt bump or jiggle or anything that I can really feel. I can very VERY slightly hear it when I'm on the street. The main question is should I get fix it or just let it be. If I do try to fix it should I go with a new rim or take it to the LBS and they can tighten spokes or what ever.
09-20-04, 06:19 PM
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Ride it until it ya think it can't handle it no more. I say get new rims when you got the dough-ray-mi.
09-20-04, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jstyle
I have got alex rims TD17's on my bike now. I have got the rear rim that is just slightly out of round. When I spin it I can see it bend out a bit. Its true enough to not be able to feel it on the ride. It doesnt bump or jiggle or anything that I can really feel. I can very VERY slightly hear it when I'm on the street. The main question is should I get fix it or just let it be. If I do try to fix it should I go with a new rim or take it to the LBS and they can tighten spokes or what ever.
09-20-04, 07:03 PM
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Why wouldn't you get it trued? Every time you land on that spot, you stand a really good chance of knocking it even further out. Then you have a serious problem, and have no choice but to get a new rim. If you plan on getting a new rim anyway, I say you should try and learn to true on this rim.
