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I got a sizeable ding in my rear XM719 while doing a little DH on the W2 trail. 🙄
Im off to the Alps soon and was wondering if this ding/dent will be a problem? Should I replace the rim? Can I just bend it out? I'm running tubes a perfect seal is not needed.
Posted : 12/05/2010 2:14 pm
I've bent dings out of my 719 quite successfully using an adjustable spanner.
Advice I had on here was to be decisive as you do it, don't bend and re-bend the metal.
Posted : 12/05/2010 2:16 pm
I wouldn't bend them out at all, you'll only be making the edge weaker.
if it doesn't affect your tyre bead staying put just leave it
Posted : 12/05/2010 2:25 pm
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Yeah last thing I want to do is work harden that rim!
I'm just a bit worried about it acting as a stress concentration while hammering it down some alpine gnarr-core trail!
Posted : 12/05/2010 2:36 pm