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Current version by David Hodson,

Title:

How do I straighten a bent wheel rim?

Text:

One of the rims on my bike is very bent; it stops after 1/2 a revolution because the bent part hits the brake pads.

I've head I need a spoke key, and also read that the best way to get a rim straight is to just take it to a pro, since it is somewhat of an art. Is this something I can tackle on my own?

Device:

Mountain bike wheel rimBike
Mountain bike wheel rimBike

Tags:

bent, bike, rim, wheel

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open

Original post by Ian,

Title:

How do I straighten a bent wheel rim?

Text:

One of the rims on my bike is very bent; it stops after 1/2 a revolution because the bent part hits the brake pads.

I've head I need a spoke key, and also read that the best way to get a rim straight is to just take it to a pro, since it is somewhat of an art. Is this something I can tackle on my own?

Device:

Mountain bike wheel rim

Tags:

bent, bike, rim, wheel

Status:

open