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Old 11-06-2017, 12:00 PM   #1
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Ding in front wheel

On my last off-road adventure I put a small ding in my front wheel. No crack, spokes are fine and it’s on just one side. Tire still sits in the bead. With these being steel rims I’m guessing it’s fine to just keep riding on it but wanted the wisdom of more experienced riders...just in case.
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Old 11-06-2017, 01:32 PM   #2
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Just as with a steel bike rim, examine closely (magnifying glass if needed) for cracks, check that tire runs true, check & adjust spoke tension.

Nothing to fret over as long as the bike rides fine.

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Old 11-06-2017, 07:42 PM   #3
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A wood piece and a hammer will persuade it of taking a nice round shape again

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Old 11-06-2017, 10:50 PM   #4
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Seems like a great reason to look forward to that 19-inch front wheel and bigger brake option to me.


 
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The ding is in a 19” wheel!
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Old 11-07-2017, 11:34 AM   #6
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Old 11-07-2017, 08:41 PM   #7
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The ding is in a 19” wheel!
Can I get a 21" ?

Do ya hear us spud rider?

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=17732
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Old 11-08-2017, 03:00 PM   #8
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I've looked at that but I'm at the max height I want the bike to be due to being vertically challenged.
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