Wernervdmerwe Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I borrowed a set of wheels to a mate of mine to try out the tires. Due to a very unfortunate flow of circumstances, he came of the bike at speed. I am taking him to the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to get op dates etc. (The ligaments between the collar bones tore, and has to be surgically replaced! ) Can I fix the rim, or should I just replace that?
jmaccelari Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I borrowed a set of wheels to a mate of mine...Be careful with your usage of "borrowed" instead of "lent". The HubGrammar Police will be after you! jmaccelari2009-02-16 02:04:51
intern Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Dude that thing has turned green. You know what to do with it... Once taco'ed, there's no fixing that.
intern Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 hey jmaccelari be careful with the use of The Hus!!
TNT1 Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Can I fix the rim? Yes. PM me for detailed instructions of the correct application of a 10lb hammer...
jmaccelari Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 hey jmaccelari be careful with the use of The Hus!!Damn! I wasn't fast enough updating the post before The HusSpeling Police got hold of me!!!
Wernervdmerwe Posted February 16, 2009 Author Posted February 16, 2009 Be careful with your usage of "borrowed" instead of "lent". The HubGrammar Police will be after you! Dammit - yeah' date=' I fought that might be wrong hey jmaccelari be careful with the use of The Hus!! This is a funny funny forum Note to HGP (HubGrammarPolice) - the fought play on thought was on purpose, just before I get thrown off the hub for being too stupid...
Daniel XTR Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Do you want to repair the wheel and replace the friend? or replace the wheel and repar the friend? that is the question?
Wernervdmerwe Posted February 16, 2009 Author Posted February 16, 2009 Do you want to repair the wheel and replace the friend? or replace the wheel and repar the friend? ? that is the question? ? ? Depends - which option is the cheapest? Nah - you guys will know him as Stryder400, he is a good mate, so maybe not replace him yet.
Daniel XTR Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 in that case repair friend, replace wheelbuy friend trainer wheels or tricycle Oh yeah, best of like to him with the recovery.
Flea Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Had a wheel like that on Epic - got it strightened enough to carry on riding, but even after a visit to the LBS, it is still not totally straight. Gets the wobbles if you try to ride with no hands - better to replace....Sorry to bring the topic back to the point
jagwil Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Throw it away and buy a new one. Don't worry I did see the (quote) usage of "borrowed" instead of "lent". (quote)(jmaccelari)
splat Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 I have a nice set of wheels for sale... https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=43309&PN=1splat2009-02-17 04:25:04
Johan Bornman Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 The rim is toast but the wheel can be rebuilt using the exact same rim again. That way you'll save on spokes.
Daniel XTR Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 JB- do you think they can repair the friend?
Wernervdmerwe Posted February 16, 2009 Author Posted February 16, 2009 The rim is toast but the wheel can be rebuilt using the exact same rim again. That way you'll save on spokes. ? ? Slightly confused I am. Can they rebuild using same hub and spokes on new rim, or same hub, spokes and rim?
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