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Bikes: Current 79 Nishiki Custum Sport, Jeunet 620, notable previous bikes P.K. Ripper loop tail, Kawahara Laser Lite, Paramount Track full chrome, Raliegh Internatioanl, Motobecan Super Mirage. 59 Crown royak 3 speed
Yeah I would say go ahead and unlace the rim and see if you can straighten it you don't have anything to lose. You would be surprised how bad a wheel rim can be and still be saved with a little owrk. If not you should be able straighten to re-use the new spokes on a different rim.