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Is it possible to fix a rim with a flat spot? It's otherwise true.


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 11:57 am
 juan
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hum depends how flat is flat
but if it's a big flat i think it's no ๐Ÿ™
You gonna have to change it into a door handle


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 11:59 am
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Not really but off road, at least, I rarely find it an issue (assuming disc brakes) unless it's very flat. Just make sure that the local spokes are still tight.


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 11:59 am
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Beat it into shape with a rock?

Does the tyre still run true - I had a rim with a flat on it but the tyre still ran true so I ignored it until the rim picked up a few more. It was retired with something like 3 dings and 5 buckles inc the big flat spot


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 12:04 pm
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I think I've seen someone loosen off the spokes and knock one back into a circle. Not done it myself, though if it's not much out of round it may not create any problems.


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 12:05 pm
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You can feel it when you're riding on the flat, eg fire road/tarmac. It's quite a large flat spot. :s


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 12:16 pm
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Hammertime ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 12:17 pm
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Jo, sounds like your rim has had enough and needs to be replaced.

Too much rough stuff, not a good idea at your age.


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 12:19 pm
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you need to learn to ride smoother jojo ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 12:23 pm
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and eat less pies


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 12:24 pm
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Cheeky effers! It was a couple of heavy mis-timed hits, I'm usually smooth as a smooth thing :p


 
Posted : 15/04/2009 4:33 pm