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thurmanjr7
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« on: March 13, 2012, 11:03:55 AM »

So the other day I'm giving my bike a bit of TLC but when I get to the back wheel I see a very large what looks to be a case dent. It's sizable enough to seem to be letting a very small amount of air. (as in I have to take it from 25psi to 35 psi) When I examined the front I noticed there is a much smaller but still noticeable dent in the front as well. This one doesn't seem to be causing any issues at all. Has anyone else had this problem with their wheels? Do you know what caused? And mostly importantly what is the easiest fix?
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2012, 11:19:28 AM »

Most of the dented wheels that come into my shop are accompanied by tires with only 15-20psi in 'em.  Tongue
Hit a pothole with your tire underinflated, and voila! Dented rim!

There are shops that straighten rims, IIRC there was a recent thread, try the 'search' button.
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2012, 07:58:32 AM »


Will do. Thanks.
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2012, 12:13:58 PM »

I dented a wheel once Roll Eyes
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2012, 12:39:04 PM »

I just used a company out of Texas called RimSpec they did really good work that I was very happy with. I have nothing to do with this company .just trying to pass along a good experience.
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2012, 08:04:32 PM »

DucPainter recommended www.mcwheel.com a while back.  They charge $120-$150, plus shipping both ways. Don't know if that fits your budget or not...
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2012, 08:43:29 PM »

DucPainter recommended www.mcwheel.com a while back.  They charge $120-$150, plus shipping both ways. Don't know if that fits your budget or not...

I've used Mcwheel.  Quick turn around and great work.
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« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2012, 07:54:47 AM »

I dented a wheel once Roll Eyes


Please tell me this isn't yours! But thank you everyone I will look into all of these and hopefully get it back to perfect condition.
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2012, 10:57:14 AM »

Yeah, that's my Speed Triple I crashed the fvck out of over the summer.
Poor little Speedy. Just need forks, headlights and a coupla other things. bang head
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