

I've been needing to re inflate my front tire every few days now and realised I have a dent in my alloy giant SR2 rim.
I'm currently on a touring trip with 1200 km left.
I'm not sure it's wise to try to bend it back as I think it might break potentially. Also I'm running tubeless.
ATM I'm thinking just keep topping it up every 2 days or take it to a bike shop.
Any recommendations?
by glenngalea
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Bike shops might be able to bend it back without causing more damage, or wait untill you get home and do it yourself after researching how.
It should indeed be bent as few times and little as possible
[https://youtu.be/nIJAIIt5z0U?si=tLRidoGT3qBaAsUy](https://youtu.be/nIJAIIt5z0U?si=tLRidoGT3qBaAsUy)
An attempt to bend it back goes best if the area is gently heated and the bending occurs both slowly and decisively (one motion).
Or just throw a tube in and worry about it when you get home.
Put a tube in.