Is this wheel banjaxed?

this.lad · 14-06-2023 5:04pm #1

Q1. As above. As I move my finger out over the edge of the braking surface i can feel an edge like theres a bit of delamination going on.

Q2. Is a new bike the only solution?

Seriously though, is that a dangerous wheel to ride on?

The opposite side shows similar deformation directly opposite, which seems weird to me. I've had these wheels from new, never crashed or heavy impact pothole etc to account for this. Although the surface that side feels smooth.

Idleater · 14-06-2023 5:24pm

Looks like a pothole hit to me. Have had 2 rims busted similarly over the years.

fat bloke · 14-06-2023 5:30pm

I think in the case of wheels, like parachutes, if you have to ask if it's safe to use then the answer is nearly always gonna be "no".

No one is going to tell you it'll be grand and, even if you tell yourself as much, do you wanna be at the top of a hill or middle of a descent at 60 or 70 kph wondering if your wheels are going to spontaneously disassemble?!

Get yourself a new pair and enjoy the good weather would be my opinion anyway. It looks like you got the use and value out of those old ones.

this.lad · 14-06-2023 5:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120715040#Comment_120715040

Is replacing the pair the best option?

fat bloke · 14-06-2023 8:05pm

Usually easier to buy a pair of wheels, same as a pair of shoes!! :). And it's nicer when they msycg

Though if it's a front one that's broken, you could pair it with an entry level aksium front. Deeper section rear and shallow section front can look well

nicksnikita · 14-06-2023 8:05pm

I’d definitely be replacing that.

If that’s the front wheel and the rear is fine, there’s a good chance you could source a replacement second hand. If that’s the rear, you're less likely to find a spare for sale.

If you don’t mind mismatching wheels, you could readily source a similar depth front or rear Mavic or alternative brand

Macy0161 · 18-06-2023 5:38pm

As the boards wheel experts are on this thread already... how about these aluminium rimmed carbon wheels? It was moot, as I couldn't source a freehub, but I have that now.

nicksnikita · 18-06-2023 5:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120730941#Comment_120730941

That looks ok to me. I’ve ridden similar in the past after a pothole strike.

In one case, I had to straighten the rim manually but it rode fine afterwards.

That looks to be depressed as opposed to buckled/bent, but a photo looking down onto the rim wall would confirm.

As long as the hook is intact, the tyre should lock in again.

I’m 70kg, for reference

Weepsie · 18-06-2023 10:01pm

I've rim that was worse and was very carefully able to get it relatively straight.

CramCycle · 18-06-2023 10:19pm

Hard to tell but looks grand to me. This said, just because I'd ride it doesn't mean you should or it's safe.

nicksnikita · 18-06-2023 10:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120732029#Comment_120732029

Yes, I'd echo that

Macy0161 · 19-06-2023 10:37am

I think what I'm taking from it is, yes I will chance it, but probably not on my trip to the Alps with the long descents!

Macy0161 · 21-06-2023 10:33am

Views from the inside - yes they just keep calling me back wanting to be used! (They are also sat in the home office)

dahat · 21-06-2023 11:46am

It will be fine until it’s not for me. I’d rather be sorry I dumped them than sorry I didn’t when in a heap after crashing.

Is this wheel banjaxed?

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