i have 3 cracks in total at 2 different spokes, i only found out right now as i was looking at the back wheel for some reason, can i squeeze some more life out of it or is it dangerous?
by Expensive-Chicken622
i have 3 cracks in total at 2 different spokes, i only found out right now as i was looking at the back wheel for some reason, can i squeeze some more life out of it or is it dangerous?
by Expensive-Chicken622
7 Comments
idk if it helps but the rim is dead straight, bought used. wasnt cracked when i bought it and ive had it for like a month probs.
I’ve ridden rims with cracks worse than that, but obviously it’s never recommended, as they could fail at any time. So, it will probably hold up awhile, but no guarantees.
Rims do that over time, needs a new rim. If it’s a cheap wheel it is probably cheaper to buy a new wheel than have it rebuilt.
At 17mm internal width you’ll want something quite a bit wider most likely, so you’ll probably need to replace the spokes to fit the new rim. You can get a good rim for £30-60 and new double butted round spokes and nipples for £30 if you want to do it yourself. You can almost certainly make a better wheel yourself than you could buy for the price. But it will take maybe 4-6 hours the first time if you take it slow. I recommend reading Roger Musson’s book before you buy anything else.
I have also ridden this size crack for awhile… assuming it’s not like a super lightweight wheel with only a handful of spokes you’ll probably be fine, but eventually the crack will grow or spokes will start failing so start looking for deals on rims or wheels.
It’s dead, you can ride it to get home but that’s it. That spoke will rip out of the rim at the worst moment – most likely during braking on a descent. The forces will move immediately onto other spokes…
My hardtail has a worse crack at the spoke nipple. You can ride it but prepare to replace it.
I wouldnt go very fast