Bent back rim - '07 prophet - what to do?

[brianwbates]

This weekend I bent the back rim on my '07' prophet. This is a first for me and I wondered if anyone here knew what the best route to get it repaired might be?

- Is this something I can find online?

- Take it to a local repair shop (live in San Francisco)

Thanks

[ziscwg]

Bent how??? just out of true??

Or and actual dent where there's a flat spot on the rim now?


- Is this something I can find online?
Sure, but you will need a truing stand. Those are not cheap for a decent one.

- Take it to a local repair shop (live in San Francisco)
In SF, you can go to a Sports Basement. I would take it there or a good shop. If your rim is hosed, then putting a new rim on with new spokes and nips isn't worth it if you still have the stock hub.

[brianwbates]

out of true...its cooked.

i was thinking new rim - but that a good shop would rebuild from what I have. minus the spokes and rim - everything is still in good shape.

[Vegard]

You might be able to just buy a new wheel for the cost of new spokes, rim and labor. There are several great choices of rims/wheels from Stans depending on your riding style and weight.

[Zachariah]

You'd be surprised how well out-of-true rims can be repaired. I was hit by a car, seriously warping both Mavic XM117 rims. Two shops told me they were toast. I sought a third opinion from a Master Wheelbuilder who tenaciously got them both back to near-factory true.....for a 12-pack of IPA!!!!

I put another 400 miles on them before selling....