REPLACING A DAMAGED RIM

A rim that is beyond repair doesn’t have to mean the end of the wheel. Here’s how to replace the rim while retaining your spokes and hub

60 mins £15-£750 depending on the rim ✓ Rim tape ✓ Spoke key ✓ Spoke tension metre ✓ Insulation tape ✓ Truing stand ✓ Appropriate nipple driver ✓ Metal rule 1 REPLACE RIM ’s best to replace your rim with a matching model. This will make it easier, and your spoke lengths will be unaffected. If you can’t get hold of an identical rim, look for a rim with the same ERD number as your old rim, or one within a couple of mm. If spoke lengths are different, then a straight rim swap won’t work–you’d need to rebuild your wheel from scratch. 2 REMOVE WHEEL Remove the wheel from the bike, making sure it’s clean. Remove the tyre and tube, followed by the rim tape. Clean the rim bed…

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