I was going to say it’s probably ok but then I look close and see it’s carbon fiber… I’m afraid it’s done for…
Personal_Syllabub619 on
That rim is dead. you need to buy another one.
knarf_on_a_bike on
I mean, it might last a while, but it might go without warning. And it could be a sudden and catastrophic failure. Personally, I wouldn’t take a chance. Hard to tell the quality of the wheel from the photo, but a rebuild with a new rim might be good choice. Or if it’s a cheap wheel, maybe just a replacement wheel.
scooterx517 on
Id patch it up and use it for cyclocross racing or other low pressure applications and that’s about it. That thing is not safe for any riding where crashing is a concern.
therealdankshady on
Is that carbon or aluminum? If aluminum then I’d keep an eye on it but it’s probably fine short term, if carbon then it’s fucked.
iride93 on
On a mtb that would likely be fine and reasonably common damage even in carbon. Check for cracks or softness around the damage. If there are none I would keep running it as a rear wheel. Front I would be it more cautious.
sheesh_doink on
That rim is trash now, sorry.
broken-emotion1 on
Mark the end of the crack and monitor it. If it gets worse replace it.
aitorbk on
Being carbon, I would swap the rim. Alu would be fine.
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If it holds air should be fine
I would use it, but check it doesn’t get worse.
What is the rim material? I get paranoid about wheels, also is it carbon?
The rim looks cracked to me.
It’s totaled, don’t ride. Structurally compromised
I was going to say it’s probably ok but then I look close and see it’s carbon fiber… I’m afraid it’s done for…
That rim is dead. you need to buy another one.
I mean, it might last a while, but it might go without warning. And it could be a sudden and catastrophic failure. Personally, I wouldn’t take a chance. Hard to tell the quality of the wheel from the photo, but a rebuild with a new rim might be good choice. Or if it’s a cheap wheel, maybe just a replacement wheel.
Id patch it up and use it for cyclocross racing or other low pressure applications and that’s about it. That thing is not safe for any riding where crashing is a concern.
Is that carbon or aluminum? If aluminum then I’d keep an eye on it but it’s probably fine short term, if carbon then it’s fucked.
On a mtb that would likely be fine and reasonably common damage even in carbon. Check for cracks or softness around the damage. If there are none I would keep running it as a rear wheel. Front I would be it more cautious.
That rim is trash now, sorry.
Mark the end of the crack and monitor it. If it gets worse replace it.
Being carbon, I would swap the rim. Alu would be fine.