Look at it this way, at least it was a modern replaceable rim and not something that has been out of production since the 70's!
I might re-use some of the spokes, but I'd make sure they didn't get damaged by the indecent.
Having never been on a transit bus, this certainly makes me have second thoughts about the whole idea.
My 2,600th post.
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I have a white PX-10, a Green Dawes Galaxy and an Orange Falcon, now I'm done.