I hit a nail and it went straight through the tire, tube, and into the rim. As you can see in one of the photos, it was NAILED in there! I had to use a tire lever to lift it slightly. I almost was not able to get it out!
One photo shows the puncture inside the rim. It is a little less than 5mm. It did not puncture all the way through to peak out on the other side. I would say it went a good 3-5mm. I also notice my rim is a bit bent on one side (see photo).
I put a new tube and rode at a slow pace not knowing the integrity of the rim.
Aside from a new tube and tire, is the rim still safe to ride? I do plan to take it to a bike shop later on but I want some input here first. Thanks!
Update: Bike mechanic deems the rim still ridable. The puncture was actually bigger than expected through the rim. Mechanic suggested I keep an eye on it for cracks then I should replace the rim. He also straightened the rim a bit
trialslackermatt on
You could patch the tyre
cardboardunderwear on
replace that rim.
Is the tire going to pop off the rim? probably not. But here’s the thing…if you are bombing down a hill and yanking and banking, you don’t want a blowout. It is a very bad way to crash.
If you are just cruising at 8 mph on boardwalks and bike paths you’re probably alright.
Matt_tc on
I’d ride it, I don’t see a bend that small compromising the hold on the tyre bead.
LtPuffy on
No need to replace it imo. With bike like this you definitely aren’t doing downhill runs or doing heavy drops, just make sure it’s straight and you are good. Also since you are not tubeless you dont have to worry about holding the bead so much, I might try to bend it back with something like an adjustable wrench, but it isn’t entirely necessary
Dose0018 on
I would replace the wheel.
But my teefs were expensive.
I also like to try and keep my bikes maintained to be safe at their originally designed specs….like I might only ride that particular bike slow and on paths but maybe I forget and do something stupid or lend it to my brother.
The rim bend, is not terrible but I don’t like the additional “spoke hole” I think the odds of that cracking or spreading over time is noteable.
Competitive-Ad2120 on
why didnt you bend it back?
ActualOpposite7904 on
Fk yeah
Electronic_Army_8234 on
It will probably be safe for a week of riding but I would replace asap.
dunncrew on
I would bend back that little blip and ride it. Nice thing about disc brakes is you don’t have to worry about a perfect brake track on the rim.
EntertainmentIll7550 on
That doesn’t look like a rim expensive enough to be asking that question? Is any question of the safety of it worth the £100 saving of just replacing it?
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I hit a nail and it went straight through the tire, tube, and into the rim. As you can see in one of the photos, it was NAILED in there! I had to use a tire lever to lift it slightly. I almost was not able to get it out!
One photo shows the puncture inside the rim. It is a little less than 5mm. It did not puncture all the way through to peak out on the other side. I would say it went a good 3-5mm. I also notice my rim is a bit bent on one side (see photo).
I put a new tube and rode at a slow pace not knowing the integrity of the rim.
Aside from a new tube and tire, is the rim still safe to ride? I do plan to take it to a bike shop later on but I want some input here first. Thanks!
Update: Bike mechanic deems the rim still ridable. The puncture was actually bigger than expected through the rim. Mechanic suggested I keep an eye on it for cracks then I should replace the rim. He also straightened the rim a bit
You could patch the tyre
replace that rim.
Is the tire going to pop off the rim? probably not. But here’s the thing…if you are bombing down a hill and yanking and banking, you don’t want a blowout. It is a very bad way to crash.
If you are just cruising at 8 mph on boardwalks and bike paths you’re probably alright.
I’d ride it, I don’t see a bend that small compromising the hold on the tyre bead.
No need to replace it imo. With bike like this you definitely aren’t doing downhill runs or doing heavy drops, just make sure it’s straight and you are good. Also since you are not tubeless you dont have to worry about holding the bead so much, I might try to bend it back with something like an adjustable wrench, but it isn’t entirely necessary
I would replace the wheel.
But my teefs were expensive.
I also like to try and keep my bikes maintained to be safe at their originally designed specs….like I might only ride that particular bike slow and on paths but maybe I forget and do something stupid or lend it to my brother.
The rim bend, is not terrible but I don’t like the additional “spoke hole” I think the odds of that cracking or spreading over time is noteable.
why didnt you bend it back?
Fk yeah
It will probably be safe for a week of riding but I would replace asap.
I would bend back that little blip and ride it. Nice thing about disc brakes is you don’t have to worry about a perfect brake track on the rim.
That doesn’t look like a rim expensive enough to be asking that question? Is any question of the safety of it worth the £100 saving of just replacing it?
I upvoted this just for the fun photo montage