Cracked rim

[Milkinator]

Hi guys, I just purchased this titan but I only noticed afterwards that the rim has a crack/tear... its holding preassure and was fine on a ride... is this something I can just ride on? Looks like the previous owner used some sort of sealant.

[Alouette3]

I'd replace. Rim failure could land you at the dentist and the hospital

[MTBRIDER1234]

8 minutes ago, Alouette3 said:

I'd replace. Rim failure could land you at the dentist and the hospital

Yip, rims are cheap compared to the damage that a broken rim could cause to your bike (broken derailleur, written off tire, cracked carbon frame etc.)

It should probably cost you about 1.5-3K for a replacement aluminium rim including labour (and spokes + nipples if needed, hence the 3K)

[Milkinator]

Thanks guys.  I bought the bike from "the bike vendor" and they apparently have 30 warranty so hoping he will replace it

[MTBRIDER1234]

1 minute ago, Milkinator said:

Thanks guys.  I bought the bike from "the bike vendor" and they apparently have 30 warranty so hoping he will replace it

If it didn't crack when you were riding it, then it isn't cool for him to sell it like that. Hopefully if you received it as pictured, it was an honest mistake and he will rectify it.

[Milkinator]

Yea he seems like an honest person, says he didn't notice it but you can see its old sealant, it's like stained a bit yellow. Just hoping he swaps now🤣

[droo]

Return to sender. That will blow up at some point, probably an inconvenient one.

[DieselnDust]

That might be repairable . A zoomed out picture will help 

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

New rim day for sure.

If that crack propagates, the tyre could leave the rim in a hurry. Best case scenario it makes a sealant mess.
Worst case it causes a crash.

Neither option is very appealing.

[Nico van Loggerenberg]

On 8/22/2022 at 8:08 PM, MTBRIDER1234 said:

If it didn't crack when you were riding it, then it isn't cool for him to sell it like that. Hopefully if you received it as pictured, it was an honest mistake and he will rectify it.

Don't worry, the resellers on here are very professional and thoroughly check every bike, what's what the massive markup is for! 

[porqui]

2 hours ago, Nico van Loggerenberg said:

Don't worry, the resellers on here are very professional and thoroughly check every bike, what's what the massive markup is for! 

You need to ask admin for a comic sans button !!

[dasilvarsa]

Pratley Steel

 

[Steady Spin]

The the vendor come to the party to replace the rim?

[The Bike Vendor]

Hi guys,

Only saw this post now.

Edited October 30, 2023 by The Bike Vendor
Double post.

[The Bike Vendor]

On 9/3/2022 at 11:54 AM, Steady Spin said:

The the vendor come to the party to replace the rim?

Hi guys,

Only saw this now, we sure came to the party, Michael sent a WhatsApp after getting some input on here, we got the rim, replaced it totally free of charge as part of our 30 Day Mechanical Satisfaction included with every single bike, drove to Michael from Pretoria to Johannesburg, 140KM round trip, met up at 19:30 close to his house and hand delivered his newly rebuilt wheel, free of charge.

[tjommies3]

WELL DONE @The Bike Vendor