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[Closed] Taking a flat spot out of a rim

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I've flatted a mavic touring rim, am hoping a whack with hammer (via a piece of wood, spokes loosened) will sort it, guess I need to remove the tyre and support the rim either side on something solid (more wood) any comments?


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 11:16 am
 GW
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ways to waste a morning ~ #653


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 11:19 am
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30 mins tops.

And now I'm determined to prove you wrong!


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 11:23 am
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HA HA HA good luck with that AL

Salut...


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 11:23 am
 GW
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tick tock tick...


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 11:24 am
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Pah. I will do it! ๐Ÿ˜ก


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 11:47 am
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tick tock tick tock


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 11:49 am
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Drrrrrrrriiiiiinnnnnggggg!!

LOSER!


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 1:26 pm
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Erm I'll be doing it at home later ๐Ÿ™„


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 2:02 pm
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what's the worst that could happen?
life is all about pro-longing death anyway, so why not save yourself some time


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 2:05 pm
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The 'senior mechanic in charge' at the workshop I work in is a great advocate of "rim servicing". Couple of blocks of wood and nylon hammer and yer good to go. Just check for any cracks before, during and after (especially around the eyelets and inside the well of the rim, and on the walls: ah screw it, just check [i]everywhere[/i].)

The rims ****ed so you may as well give it a go. Dr Pepper moment, right...? ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 10/03/2010 2:07 pm