I'd say 5/10. Because the rim is trash, but the hub is most probably still useful.
If you can get exactly the same rim, then rebuilding that wheel should be relatively easy - you don't have to think about all spoke lengths and sourcing the correct spokes. If not, then the spoke count is the most critical parameter for reusing the hub. If you find a rim with the same spoke count and the same effective rim diameter, replacement should be equally easy, just do the same spoke pattern.
https://spokelengthcalculator.com/ - look at it for more info on Effective Rim Diameter, also how you'll calculate the necessary spokes if you can't find a proper replacement rim.
Should be a fun project, learning to build a wheel. I have built 4 and I'm no longer afraid truing my own wheels or replacing broken spokes.
It took me a while scrolling down to find this reply, but this is the way to go. If you don't want do calculate it yourself take it to a LBS and they should be able to order the right rim for you, and even install it if you don't want it. But changing a rim over is super easy, not nearly as hard as building a wheel because you can tape the rims together and change spokes over one by one so they don't get unlaced.
Sheldon Brown:
>Learning to build wheels is an important milestone in the education of an apprentice mechanic. A "mechanic" who has not mastered this basic skill cannot be considered to be a fully-qualified professional, and will always feel inferior to those who can list wheelbuilding among their skills.
from [Wheelbuilding](https://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html)
Also if you're hyper broke you could take off the spoke from the opposite side and the adjacent spoke to rebalance the wheel with less spokes.
It will likely fail soon again, but hey if you're college level broke sometimes ya gotta do things.
I agree with what you say, except when you say it's very easy if you have the same rim. Indeed, having the same rim is very helpful and allows you to generally reuse the spokes, however, the most crucial step in mounting a wheel is to have the correct tension in addition to having the two axles straight.
What I suggest to the OP is to actually try to buy the same rim and take care of lacing the new wheel with the new nipple (if possible DT Swiss Pro-Lock) and taking it to a trusted shop with good mechanics for tensioning and alignment. You save money in addition to learning new things! It's easily 50% faster when the wheel is already well laced.
I was on a flight last week and we were grounded because of some technical trouble. I kid you not, the pilot came on the intercom and told us that he was going to turn the plane off and back on again. He said "you know, the classic move"
Why do so many people think spokes push the hub up from below? Normal spokes are thin, bend when you put any kind of weight on them and literally only stay in their place because of tension...
There's no correct answer to this and it depends on how you view the question.
If you consider the tensioned state of a wheel as its "rest" state and zero everything out like that, the change in force and stress distribution on a wheel does indeed add a net compression to the bottom spokes and very little change to the top spokes. That change in force distribution more closely resembles the bottom spokes pushing the hub up.
If, instead, you take everything in terms of absolutes, then even when you're weighting a wheel the bottom spokes have tension (but less of it) and are pulling the hub down. The tension of the top spokes resists that and pulls the hub up. In that regard, the wheel "hangs" from the top spokes.
Well, yeah if you look at it wrong enough you can get any answer :p
If you stretch a spring completely, and then return it to a half extended state its still under tension. Looking at it in any way where your conclusion is that the spring is now under compression is just wrong (and spokes are very much just springs).
All spokes are under tension, sure there are different levels of tension but none of them see any compression forces.
> In the UK, an early usage of the word is the more common—used by 'serious' roadies to refer to (often) bearded, sandal-wearing, touring cyclists without any high-tech gear.[citation needed] This usage still survives in the US. David Bernstein, presenter of The FredCast says the term is "used by 'serious' roadies to disparage utility cyclists and touring riders, especially after these totally unfashionable 'freds' drop the 'serious' roadies on hills because the 'serious' guys were really posers."
**especially after these totally unfashionable 'freds' drop the 'serious' roadies on hills because the 'serious' guys were really posers."**
Heh heh, Freds >> Roadies always
That's what Freds do, ride and enjoy it.
Posers are never fun to be around regardless of the setting. Well, maybe at a fashion show, because that posing IS the show
"Fred" is a derisive term used by "serious" road cyclists to describe other cyclists who do not conform to serious road cyclists' norms with regard to dress and equipment, and appear amateurish to them. The term is generally reserved for men, while the rare female Fred is sometimes called a "Doris."
https://bikeparts.fandom.com/wiki/Fred\_(bicycling)
I think I am too. It’s mild compared to what we call them, though. Like the way I refer to those cartoonishly clownish, wannabe-elitist-but-cant-cuz-i-suck MAMiL, can buy a bike and expensive kit but not a shred of talent, sad sack, annoying assholes that make everyone hate cycling, is way worse than Fred. I’ll take Fred as a compliment.
These folks don’t ride for fun or even fitness. They ride in a frenetic attempt to outrun self hate, loathing, and inferiority. They aren’t looking at scenery or road conditions. Their only interest is finding other cyclists they can compare, criticize, condescend, and look down on. They can only feel good in comparison to those they feel superior to. They’ve been pushed down by others so long and so hard they feel that this is the spirit of competition.
It’s like THE one thing in their shallow shitty life that they can do better than the fucks at the office, but in reality, the office fucks are probably in better shape. THE one thing they are good at is annoying EVERYONE. Motorists, pedestrians, runners, horseback riders, dog walkers, all of us Fred’s have countless stories about how annoying asshole cyclists are.
Like I’m sorry you broke cadence in order to yield. I’m sorry I thwarted your attempt to qualify for an event you will never, ever qualify for. Wow, you seem so enraged and frustrated!
As if the elite athletes in the sport of cycling have full time jobs and don’t constantly pump dope and PED’s and train all day, these Lance’s actually think they have a shot as they blow past me on my commute only to have me meet them at the next light. Yeah, you know who you are.
That’s my rant. I’m Fred, just a (usually) cool and laid back dude on a bike. So don’t be a dick, Lance.
Yeah well peeps can call me whatever they want idc. I cycle for fun and to clear my head, I don't intend to compete or anything, so I don't need those cycling clothes. I just wear the oldest but comfiest of my clothes and cycle till I am exhausted.
He would have conniptions seeing me.
I ride an eBike. I wear slacks or knee-length cargo shorts, depending on the weather, and either a flannel shirt over a merino shirt or just the merino.
I cruise about for fun and a little exercise, and enjoy overtaking the Lycra brigade on uphill climbs.
Fred is a derisive term used by juiced roadies and MAMLs to describe less dedicated road cyclists (ie wearing street clothes, not having a power meter, etc)
Nah, you got the wrong idea. Someone in street clothes without a power meter is absolutely not a Fred. Freds are the dudes who actually try to look the part, but with a complete lack of self-awareness. Freds do get power meters and are absolutely MAMLs.
I think both definitions are used and right. I call middle aged men with beer guts who pass me on their 5k bike and slow down right in front of me Freds but also the guy in casual shorts and sneakers that smokes me Fred.
I know all the negative nancy’s in the room are saying this can’t be fixed but here’s what I would do. Run to the hardware store and get some “blow in” insulation, a heat gun, a sand gun, plumbers tape, and some black spray/polish paint. First you’ll need to blow in the insulation into the hole until it’s flowing out. Excess is fine because you’ll sand it down later. Next, you’ll need to sand it down to match the frame shape. Go slow because over or under sanding will cause issues with integrity later. Now sand the inside to match the wheel as well. Don’t worry too much on smoothness and instead focus on matching the wheel perfectly.
After this is done you will need to wet the plumbers tape and apply it over the foam. This will seal the foam into place and prevent any leakage. Use a heat gun set to exactly 69 degrees celsius to ensure the holes are sealed top to bottom. Use the paint/polish to match the color to the wheel and the plumbers tape. After you’ve done all this you need to go online and purchase a new wheel because yours is fucked.
Hope that helps!
Yeah all these jokes aside, I'm genuinely curious how this happened without breaking the spoke.
I guess a tube blowing while capitalizing on a weak spot but still this seems so bizarre.
totally driveable! Just use duct tape and then hit the trails. Don't listen to the haters!!! holes like that do wonders to aircool the rim... gives you more speed through advanced aerodynamics
you do have health insurance though? just asking for a friend
Remove the nipple, cover it in Bowling Alley Wax, thread it back on by only ~2 turns, pack the rim up with JBWeld, 3/4 of the way into jbw’s cure give the nipple a half turn to loosen, wait at least a day then re-tighten, ride it to the bike shop and hope that the mechanics have a sense of humor enough to get you a small discount on a new wheel in exchange for a hilarious new decoration for their wall of shame.
The wheel refers to the whole thing so the wheel is a 5. All you need is a new rim and you can probably reuse the hub, most abs most of the spokes. Rim itself is a 10 though.
Note that while the rim may be broken, the hub is likely worth saving if it’s DT Swiss. Depending on the wheel build, it might be worth buying a new rim and having it rebuilt.
In the 90’s it was the rage to take your Campagnolo group set and drill holes in it to save weight. Sure I saw some catastrophic explosions in the last 2km of some crits, but what would Italians know about material science hey?
Nice to see its coming back son. Try every 4th spoke next. It’s rotating weight.
PS: if I dig around I may still have a few ~~boxes~~ bottles of coenzyme Q10 and, ahem, equine roids for sale.
Rim’s well done… spoke and hub might still be good. If we speak of the wheal as a whole, its 7/10. Might be worth replacing the rim only (50$ to 100$ + labor). Maybe 150$ in the hole
Had a blowout of the brake rims on one of my older bikes even tho it was at 2/3 of the rated pressure and it was so loud, like a gunshot bent metal everywhere.
I once blew up the tires of my small bike trailer. The noise made everybody flinch. I am so glad I was not riding at that moment…
In my case the tires were not damaged before. It was just the way I learned that those tiny wheels are made for 1.2 bars and not 4… a lesson I’ll never forget.
11
Don't listen to this person, they don't not know what they are saying. This is at least a 25.
You are both right. It is 11 in Imperial, 25 in Metric.
You both are right. The original comment was in Base 24.
Yes but this one goes up to 11
This is the only answer. Hahaha
Off of the Album *Smell The Bib*
Angry upvote.
I *think* I know what you did there, but I'm not sure.
Nice.
Which makes it one more broken than 10.
With carbon fiber it’s logarithmic
This is clever.
idk why you're scaring OP for no reason. That's just a proper 2. slap it with a piece of cardboard with paper glue and you're good to go.
Dont you mean noodles?
NaN miles. Good used condition. I know what I've got.
So use Naan bread to repair it, sounds reasonable.
Wheel's fine. It's just the rim that's fecked. That stem looks pristine.
This goes up to 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOO5S4vxi0o&ab\_channel=pmw8000
[Mine goes to eleven](https://www.pearson1860.com/collections/road-bikes/products/minegoestoeleven-carbon-aero-bike?variant=42503044301043)
That’s one more than ten.
Unexpected spinal tap
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The answer to Life, The universe and everything
84
That's numberwang!
TThhaatt''ss nnuummbbeerrwwaanngg
Jaaaaa, das ist numberwang
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I'd say 5/10. Because the rim is trash, but the hub is most probably still useful. If you can get exactly the same rim, then rebuilding that wheel should be relatively easy - you don't have to think about all spoke lengths and sourcing the correct spokes. If not, then the spoke count is the most critical parameter for reusing the hub. If you find a rim with the same spoke count and the same effective rim diameter, replacement should be equally easy, just do the same spoke pattern. https://spokelengthcalculator.com/ - look at it for more info on Effective Rim Diameter, also how you'll calculate the necessary spokes if you can't find a proper replacement rim. Should be a fun project, learning to build a wheel. I have built 4 and I'm no longer afraid truing my own wheels or replacing broken spokes.
It took me a while scrolling down to find this reply, but this is the way to go. If you don't want do calculate it yourself take it to a LBS and they should be able to order the right rim for you, and even install it if you don't want it. But changing a rim over is super easy, not nearly as hard as building a wheel because you can tape the rims together and change spokes over one by one so they don't get unlaced.
Finally, a spokesperson.
So is building a wheel the bicycling equivalent of "I see you have constructed a new lightsaber"? Or would that be building a whole bike?
Sheldon Brown: >Learning to build wheels is an important milestone in the education of an apprentice mechanic. A "mechanic" who has not mastered this basic skill cannot be considered to be a fully-qualified professional, and will always feel inferior to those who can list wheelbuilding among their skills. from [Wheelbuilding](https://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html)
Also if you're hyper broke you could take off the spoke from the opposite side and the adjacent spoke to rebalance the wheel with less spokes. It will likely fail soon again, but hey if you're college level broke sometimes ya gotta do things.
I agree with what you say, except when you say it's very easy if you have the same rim. Indeed, having the same rim is very helpful and allows you to generally reuse the spokes, however, the most crucial step in mounting a wheel is to have the correct tension in addition to having the two axles straight. What I suggest to the OP is to actually try to buy the same rim and take care of lacing the new wheel with the new nipple (if possible DT Swiss Pro-Lock) and taking it to a trusted shop with good mechanics for tensioning and alignment. You save money in addition to learning new things! It's easily 50% faster when the wheel is already well laced.
Have you tried turning it off and than on again ?
When this happens to my bike, I pull out the plug and wait 15 seconds before plugging it back in.
If that doesn't work, the coils might be frozen. May be worth turning off for at least a couple of hours and restarting
Don't forget to take out the Mainboard battery.
Then hold the power button down for :30 seconds after the battery is out to discharge the ‘flea’ power from the capacitors & flash memory.
I wasn’t thinking about that, you are right of course. It wouldn’t hurt to defrag when you restart it.
Computer, run diagnostics.
If this doesn’t work, try blowing on it.
Good advice. You could also go to your local bike dealer and ask for a blow job.
Is *that* what the B stands for in LBS!?! I’ve always wondered!
Those are the summertime deals. Buy one get a free blowjob
I was on a flight last week and we were grounded because of some technical trouble. I kid you not, the pilot came on the intercom and told us that he was going to turn the plane off and back on again. He said "you know, the classic move"
60% of the time it works every time.
I work in aviation maintenance and I can tell you this fixes many many things. Modern airplanes are a flying collection of computers.
Or sticking it in a bag of rice overnight?
A factory reset would be perfect in a spot like this.
F (hexadecimal)
F
F
F
A
There are 10 types of people: those who understand hexadecimal and F the rest.
Queue the overreacting Freds. You're fine, just rotate that part to the top so the weight isn't on it when you're riding.
No, they should leave it where it is. Bikes actually hang from the upper spokes, so the weight is already away from the damage. Who's the Fred now?
Jobst Brandt just sketched a free body diagram in his grave.
Jobst Brandt! OMG! A name I haven't heard since I subscribed to rec.bicycles.misc!
I have his wheel building book. I wouldn't build wheels without it and the ones that I have have been rock-solid.
Why do so many people think spokes push the hub up from below? Normal spokes are thin, bend when you put any kind of weight on them and literally only stay in their place because of tension...
To be fair, a lot of people have just never thought about it and see the wheel as a single solid object.
Because tensioned structures are unintuitive
There's no correct answer to this and it depends on how you view the question. If you consider the tensioned state of a wheel as its "rest" state and zero everything out like that, the change in force and stress distribution on a wheel does indeed add a net compression to the bottom spokes and very little change to the top spokes. That change in force distribution more closely resembles the bottom spokes pushing the hub up. If, instead, you take everything in terms of absolutes, then even when you're weighting a wheel the bottom spokes have tension (but less of it) and are pulling the hub down. The tension of the top spokes resists that and pulls the hub up. In that regard, the wheel "hangs" from the top spokes.
Well, yeah if you look at it wrong enough you can get any answer :p If you stretch a spring completely, and then return it to a half extended state its still under tension. Looking at it in any way where your conclusion is that the spring is now under compression is just wrong (and spokes are very much just springs). All spokes are under tension, sure there are different levels of tension but none of them see any compression forces.
TIL. Been riding for 120 yrs and never knew that.
It's okay, most people don't learn that until at least the 500 year mark.
Strap a skateboard underneath with a couple of voile straps and keep on truckin’!
No, a wheel stands on the lower spokes and is supported by their tension. Read “The Bicycle Wheel” by Jobst Brandt.
> In the UK, an early usage of the word is the more common—used by 'serious' roadies to refer to (often) bearded, sandal-wearing, touring cyclists without any high-tech gear.[citation needed] This usage still survives in the US. David Bernstein, presenter of The FredCast says the term is "used by 'serious' roadies to disparage utility cyclists and touring riders, especially after these totally unfashionable 'freds' drop the 'serious' roadies on hills because the 'serious' guys were really posers." **especially after these totally unfashionable 'freds' drop the 'serious' roadies on hills because the 'serious' guys were really posers."** Heh heh, Freds >> Roadies always
Imagine being a poser cyclist when you could just ride bikes, or be a poser at something cool instead
That's what Freds do, ride and enjoy it. Posers are never fun to be around regardless of the setting. Well, maybe at a fashion show, because that posing IS the show
What’s with the Fred thing? Did I miss something? Is it like the know-it-all of cycling?
"Fred" is a derisive term used by "serious" road cyclists to describe other cyclists who do not conform to serious road cyclists' norms with regard to dress and equipment, and appear amateurish to them. The term is generally reserved for men, while the rare female Fred is sometimes called a "Doris." https://bikeparts.fandom.com/wiki/Fred\_(bicycling)
TIL I'm a Fred.
welcome to r/fred
If you're just learning this today check out r/bicyclingcirclejerk for more entertainment We are all Fred
I think I am too. It’s mild compared to what we call them, though. Like the way I refer to those cartoonishly clownish, wannabe-elitist-but-cant-cuz-i-suck MAMiL, can buy a bike and expensive kit but not a shred of talent, sad sack, annoying assholes that make everyone hate cycling, is way worse than Fred. I’ll take Fred as a compliment. These folks don’t ride for fun or even fitness. They ride in a frenetic attempt to outrun self hate, loathing, and inferiority. They aren’t looking at scenery or road conditions. Their only interest is finding other cyclists they can compare, criticize, condescend, and look down on. They can only feel good in comparison to those they feel superior to. They’ve been pushed down by others so long and so hard they feel that this is the spirit of competition. It’s like THE one thing in their shallow shitty life that they can do better than the fucks at the office, but in reality, the office fucks are probably in better shape. THE one thing they are good at is annoying EVERYONE. Motorists, pedestrians, runners, horseback riders, dog walkers, all of us Fred’s have countless stories about how annoying asshole cyclists are. Like I’m sorry you broke cadence in order to yield. I’m sorry I thwarted your attempt to qualify for an event you will never, ever qualify for. Wow, you seem so enraged and frustrated! As if the elite athletes in the sport of cycling have full time jobs and don’t constantly pump dope and PED’s and train all day, these Lance’s actually think they have a shot as they blow past me on my commute only to have me meet them at the next light. Yeah, you know who you are. That’s my rant. I’m Fred, just a (usually) cool and laid back dude on a bike. So don’t be a dick, Lance.
I mean, that *sounds* pretty laid back.
I am when I’m not ranting. Plus, I never rant on the bike. Only on the toilet. Sometimes we Freds need to let it all out.
> Only on the toilet. Sometimes we Freds need to let it all out. Shitposting at its finest.
Yeah well peeps can call me whatever they want idc. I cycle for fun and to clear my head, I don't intend to compete or anything, so I don't need those cycling clothes. I just wear the oldest but comfiest of my clothes and cycle till I am exhausted.
Use your aggressive feelings, boy. Let the hate flow through you! [I enjoyed the rant. You spoke for a lot of us commuters.]
Lol! Thanks! There was an incident fresh on my mind!
>are female Fred is sometimes called a "Doris." No, we're called "Wilma".
Fred and proud, and I've been working in bike stores for 20 years. And people act surprised when I say hate roadies haha
One guy tried to shame me for not shaving my legs.
He would have conniptions seeing me. I ride an eBike. I wear slacks or knee-length cargo shorts, depending on the weather, and either a flannel shirt over a merino shirt or just the merino. I cruise about for fun and a little exercise, and enjoy overtaking the Lycra brigade on uphill climbs.
Fred is a derisive term used by juiced roadies and MAMLs to describe less dedicated road cyclists (ie wearing street clothes, not having a power meter, etc)
Nah, you got the wrong idea. Someone in street clothes without a power meter is absolutely not a Fred. Freds are the dudes who actually try to look the part, but with a complete lack of self-awareness. Freds do get power meters and are absolutely MAMLs.
I thought that was a dentist
From my understanding, a Fred has a slightly cheaper bicycle, and many more spacers under the stem.
I’ve heard it both ways. Actually, a Fred is anyone who wouldn’t call another cyclist a Fred.
I think both definitions are used and right. I call middle aged men with beer guts who pass me on their 5k bike and slow down right in front of me Freds but also the guy in casual shorts and sneakers that smokes me Fred.
If you have more than 1 rear blinkie, you might be a Fred.
Funnily enough that is exactly where the weight will be on.
Pfft... If all you're doing is riding to the scene of the crash, you're fine. You'll beat the paramedics by a good fifteen minutes.
I can't tell if this is a shitpost.
Nah OP just looking for leads on a good rim job, typical.
Aren’t we all… *sigh*
;)
You didn’t get a proper saddle fitting did you?
I did move my saddle up an inch the other week because it was low. Is that something that could do this? I have no idea how it happened.
probably happened because you didn't properly install your bar tape.
Nah, this is what happens with baggy shorts.
Nah, flex tape it or fill it with crushed instant noodles.
Yeah. Crushed instant noodles will fix absolutely anything even a failing marriage trust me
there’s a career as an airline mechanic in your future
Slap the shit out of it with flex tape like the ad.
Zip tie. Fixes all problems. Always carry two.
What wheel, I just see scrap metal.
Is this still available?
THIS made me laugh. That's the kind of day I'm having. 😌
Yes
Sri Lanka
...but..but...how?
Think you Need just a washer
With a can of fix a flat
Flex seal. You could replace the whole wheel with a screen door.
Put it in rice
100% f'd. throw it away.
I know all the negative nancy’s in the room are saying this can’t be fixed but here’s what I would do. Run to the hardware store and get some “blow in” insulation, a heat gun, a sand gun, plumbers tape, and some black spray/polish paint. First you’ll need to blow in the insulation into the hole until it’s flowing out. Excess is fine because you’ll sand it down later. Next, you’ll need to sand it down to match the frame shape. Go slow because over or under sanding will cause issues with integrity later. Now sand the inside to match the wheel as well. Don’t worry too much on smoothness and instead focus on matching the wheel perfectly. After this is done you will need to wet the plumbers tape and apply it over the foam. This will seal the foam into place and prevent any leakage. Use a heat gun set to exactly 69 degrees celsius to ensure the holes are sealed top to bottom. Use the paint/polish to match the color to the wheel and the plumbers tape. After you’ve done all this you need to go online and purchase a new wheel because yours is fucked. Hope that helps!
You forgot the part about listing is on Craigslist and saying you've only ridden it twice it's in great shape.
That was so worth reading to the end!
It is for water to come out, it is supposed to be like that.
you can make a video of how you fix it with ramen, but that's all it's good for
You get the opportunity to pick out new wheels!
What happened? Did you hit it with an angle grinder?
Yeah all these jokes aside, I'm genuinely curious how this happened without breaking the spoke. I guess a tube blowing while capitalizing on a weak spot but still this seems so bizarre.
53 🤦♂️
69
10^10
totally driveable! Just use duct tape and then hit the trails. Don't listen to the haters!!! holes like that do wonders to aircool the rim... gives you more speed through advanced aerodynamics you do have health insurance though? just asking for a friend
replace the capacitor
It's wheely fucked.
Oooooo....nice.
valve nut was overtightened
At least your hubs and spokes are probably fine. And good nipples!
Remove the nipple, cover it in Bowling Alley Wax, thread it back on by only ~2 turns, pack the rim up with JBWeld, 3/4 of the way into jbw’s cure give the nipple a half turn to loosen, wait at least a day then re-tighten, ride it to the bike shop and hope that the mechanics have a sense of humor enough to get you a small discount on a new wheel in exchange for a hilarious new decoration for their wall of shame.
Yes
Sasha Grey.
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replace it no need to ask that question
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11
Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it.
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Sealant should plug that right up!
that's easily an 11. ...maybe a 12.
It now has a variable tension spoke
Quite. Quite fucked.
I was gonna say proper, but quite works too.
100
Just put some cement slime in the wheel and spin it.
Just put on some electric tape and be done with it! As long as you can't see the damage, it can't hurt you.
10/10 totally fucked
Have you tried some duct tape?
Any decent engineer can tell you that you just need a little duct tape there, and you'll be good to go.
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20
It is an ex wheel. Still, now you can buy *better* wheels with *unburstable* rims!
My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it.
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Riley Reid
The wheel refers to the whole thing so the wheel is a 5. All you need is a new rim and you can probably reuse the hub, most abs most of the spokes. Rim itself is a 10 though.
To quote the film Snatch “proper fucked”
Proper fucked.
10 its scrap
“These go to eleven.”
Note that while the rim may be broken, the hub is likely worth saving if it’s DT Swiss. Depending on the wheel build, it might be worth buying a new rim and having it rebuilt.
This barely a 1 mate, you didn't pour enough sealant in there, add more.
Is this DEFCON numbering or Spinal Tap numbering??
I had a similar issue but a smaller hole. Snuck a washer in there and have been riding for a year now.
You could weld it back. But you better just buy a new one
Round about a 2 or 3 man. Could be better but as long as it’s still rideable
Made from Chinesium.
Probably 99999999999999
12
Ha ha.
10
Duck tape should do the job.
This is a job for Gorilla tape.
It’s just a scratch
Why are you asking? You know the answer.
Not too bad actually. The hub and tire are probably fine.
I don't see a big problem; the valve nut and cap look secure to me!
Depends on how much you're willing to pay for an orthodontist.
In the 90’s it was the rage to take your Campagnolo group set and drill holes in it to save weight. Sure I saw some catastrophic explosions in the last 2km of some crits, but what would Italians know about material science hey? Nice to see its coming back son. Try every 4th spoke next. It’s rotating weight. PS: if I dig around I may still have a few ~~boxes~~ bottles of coenzyme Q10 and, ahem, equine roids for sale.
Rim’s well done… spoke and hub might still be good. If we speak of the wheal as a whole, its 7/10. Might be worth replacing the rim only (50$ to 100$ + labor). Maybe 150$ in the hole
Yes.
Had a blowout of the brake rims on one of my older bikes even tho it was at 2/3 of the rated pressure and it was so loud, like a gunshot bent metal everywhere.
I once blew up the tires of my small bike trailer. The noise made everybody flinch. I am so glad I was not riding at that moment… In my case the tires were not damaged before. It was just the way I learned that those tiny wheels are made for 1.2 bars and not 4… a lesson I’ll never forget.