Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads I noticed this recently on my MTB. There was some sealant that had leaked but the tire is holding pressure fine. by sh0time Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
Safe-Spot-4757 on September 15, 2025 3:33 am take the tire off, put a crescent wrench over the bend, slowly tweak it back into place.
tgibb22 on September 15, 2025 3:36 am You could bend it back in the short term but the rim needs replaced take it to the LBS and get a new rim installed.
MariachiArchery on September 15, 2025 3:45 am If it hold air, just ride it. The rim will be stronger if you don’t bend it again.
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take the tire off, put a crescent wrench over the bend, slowly tweak it back into place.
You could bend it back in the short term but the rim needs replaced take it to the LBS and get a new rim installed.
If it hold air, just ride it.
The rim will be stronger if you don’t bend it again.