re-building wheels
 

I've got these Open Pros to Formulas. I scored a deal on these Phils. The rear is brand new and the front is used but still in real good shape.

Been riding these Open Pros for about a year. There's a lot of miles on them. The rear appears to be completely true but the front is slightly off. Haven't had them trued in about 6 months.

I'm buying DT COMP spokes.

Here's my question: Is it okay to rebuild these wheels or should I fork out more money for new rims? I just feel like its unnecessary to buy new rims when these guys are only a year old.

They've never been braked on...

Thanks

As long as the rims are flat and round when you despoke them, then they should be reusable. Make sure the spoke holes aren't cracked. I've reused rims before.

Thanks man. kind of sucks that I won't know until they're delaced though. Would hate to de-lace, realize they're screwed, re-lace and then fork out more money for rims. rgh. i should have just saved up and boughten a complete wheel set.

Edit: this is my work-bike so the longest I can be without it is a couple days.

Honestly, if you have new hubs and spokes, you might be better off selling your complete wheelset and buying a new pair of Open Pros (or your rim of choice.) Figure out:

- How much new rims will cost you
- How much you can sell your complete Formula/Open Pro wheelset for
- What you will do with a pair of Formula hubs and a bundle of spokes.

If your rim is a little out of true it can certainly be built back up into a nice straight wheel that will last forever. However, if it has flat spots or other damage, or is very badly bent, it's not worth building up.