Thread: Bent wheel after crash. Repairable?
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Old 09-04-22, 09:59 AM
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The aluminum rim retains the memory of the bend. It’s usually better to gently bend the rim back (doesn’t have to be perfect), then use spoke tension to true. Straightening a serious bend with spoke tension alone doesn’t usually end well.
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