Fix a damaged rim easily- Do it yourself

[@garync3810]

I know this video is 7 years old, but just watched it now. It had me looking all around where I was watching when I heard a bug buzzing around. Took a while to realize it was in the video, lol. I was wearing headphones. Cool vid!

[@lucapistone8924]

The tool is great, but you can also just use a ratchet strap. Loosen the spokes in the damaged area. Secure the hub to a fixed point (I use a thick leather belt) and use the ratchet strap attached to another fixed point to pull out the flat spot gently. I have a beam in my garage for one anchor and just position my car tow pin for the other. Same principle, and can be done without removing the tire and tape. This is particularly useful for a bush repair more common for mountain biking. A tree, a car and a ratchet strap or come-along and your back to round!

[@echeverriaemilio]

Excellente idea!!

[@keilyxbay3816]

genius.

[@lesliel1182]

I can't find a bike shop that will deal with a damaged rim, so i have to do it. Appriciate you sharing. I'm dealing with pretzeled rims now, that's real fun!

[@ttapley204]

Fantastic video!! My daughter purchase a used bike and I am refurbishing it for her and discovered flat spots on both the aluminum rims. This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for posting.

[@BEEBEE159]

I finally got to use the wheels I had repaired using your homemade tool. It worked! I'm so glad because these were the original Matrix wheels that came on my classic 1988 Trek 560. Next, I'm going to try to repair my original wheels on my 1973 Schwinn Varsity. Those are very heavy duty steel wheels, but I'm sure it will work fine. Thank you for sharing your ideas with the whole world; we are very grateful.

[@stevenleffanue]

Great to hear you got your beloved rims fixed Jason. Should work fine on your steel rims.

[@bruce6364]

Wow, I love this video. I thought the stretching tool was something of high priced. If this show were to made in US, it would be showing fancy lathe, bench grinder, motorized metal cutting tools etc and etc. I just love your good old rusted hand tools; it reminds me it is about person's skill, not so much about tools.

[@robertengland8769]

I didn't even know such a tool existed. Guys a genius. Lol. Might make my own tool for flat spots.

[@rdkuless]

brilliant my friend. I love creative people because they make this world great..!

[@EntropyOCD]

That would be perfect for vintage wheels. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@charlescarlson1290]

What a great video and what a cool tool. You never cease to amaze me with your inventiveness. I ride a road bike in an area with some of the steepest descents and biggest potholes. I’ve damaged rims, actually broken them on occasion. This tool can definitely save me some money.

[@richardcrozier5770]

I made this tool today and fixed my daughters wheel which had a flat spot 8mm from true. Thank you for this awesome video.

[@remotecontrol9874]

Another winner video. Great info to fix a common problem using DIY techniques. Noticed a lot of Aussies have cycling-related KZbin Channels. You blokes are industrious. Keep up the good work.

[@henrybikeman]

Top idea mate. And I've been building wheels for 45 years! Irrigation fittings, who'd have thought?

[@ScoutJoe]

this is such an underrated DIY fix for damaged rim such a genius fix

[@laszlobacs]

This is exactly the tool I was looking for. I have a low spot on one of my rims and with this tool I will be able to fix it. Excellent and very creative work. Thanks for sharing.

[@NewEnglandDirtRoadie]

just made my own Ultra Torque bearing press, thanks to your DIY videos. saved myself about $50

[@EMILOLIVER]

What can i say, best bikevids ever..

[@Superflight777ge]

Brilliant work mate. Gonna use it to fix a 70's Motobecane with those french 27" skinnies

[@randywetzler5976]

Thank for sharing! I recently hit a pothole on my road bike and noticed a flat spot on the front wheel. After messing around trying to true it I figured I must have bent it and would need to replace it. I think I'll make a tool like this and give it go.

[@Tetters100]

this is fantastic, will be making one of these ASAP - the Ontario roads are brutal on wheels and rims.

[@AN-kg4ei]

Fantastic approach and solid well-designed tool. Park and Cyclos take note...

[@greasyHands66]

This channel is awesome.

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Interesting tool.....I will make one for my tool collection.

[@BEEBEE159]

Wow, great video again. I love homemade tools. I have a set of wheels with flat spots. Now, I know how to fix them. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge with the rest of us. God bless you, sir.

[@stevenleffanue]

If you can wait 2 more weeks Jason, I have an even better wheelstick tool coming. It doubles as a bearing and cup press too. 😁

[@BEEBEE159]

@@stevenleffanue Okay, I'll wait for that video. Thank you...

[@Aquillash]

very clever & enjoy the simple, easy, true and economical ways of maintaining our bikes for Oz

[@tekkythai]

love your videos mate. The fact that you're in Oz makes it even better to source parts! keep up the good work

[@mashvids1018]

Thank you this was an amazing video

[@staceygroom9291]

Great video and the instruction to build one is very well done as well. Thanks for giving your knowledge to us.

[@leroy_who]

Just stumbled upon this vid. It's exactly what i need to do to a damaged rim that i have. You have just saved me lots of dollars! Thanks so much. Cheers.

[@josephhaley7576]

Many thanks for tricks that save time and money.

[@svenvangent754]

bravo for creating a tool and thanks for the information Oz . Much appreciated

[@garethhelliwell9736]

Cracking little tools that and cracking idea. Keep the vids coming.

[@robertdiamondoil2384]

Great detailed video great tool you're a true Craftsman, I purchased a bike online and a wheel was damage during shipping but it's a side dent and wobble I'll check your other videos thank you

[@anthonyvee]

Beautiful job, nicely explained with all details, etc. Thank you very much and stay well!

[@fELONsBelongInJail]

Brilliant work. You are an asset to Oz.

[@arricastro5543]

I am putting this tool together in a couple of mins. Hopefully it works for me. I had a little trouble converting all the measurements but we will see what comes out of it. Thanks for these awesome videos. Cyclus tools makes a cool rim tool, a Diy video would be awesome.

[@stevenleffanue]

+Arri Castro Yes they do one one the same principle pushing from the centre to the rim. Do you mean a video on how to use the tool ?

[@echeverriaemilio]

Excellent video and help!! Thank you!!

[@johnny787]

Great video for an awesome idea! Thank you!

[@bob-ny6kn]

Bravo. If only my hardware store(s) weren't a disorganized cluster fudge.

[@albertocastillo4572]

Dude , this is pretty awesome.

[@darrengarvie8832]

love all your diy tips keep up the good work

[@leqin]

Well I know what I'm doing tomorrow. Thanks - great video.

[@ChrisWells1]

Hi Oz Cycle. I couldn't get the 32x22mm reducing poly tee from Bunnings. Awaiting postal delivery from elsewhere. Also, the 19x25mm reducing tee piece was a bit loose in the 25mmx1mm aluminium tube. (again from Bunnings). I wrapped some gaffer tape around the inserted piece to take up the slack. Hope that works....

[@stevenleffanue]

Yes,some larger poly bits are from rural suppliers. It should show in the video a short piece of hose goes on the "13mm" end of the poly T,Chris.

[@ChrisWells1]

thanks - maybe I'm missing something @@stevenleffanue - I didn't see any hose being used in the 13mm end? I know your other wheel hub pressing kit does use a 5cm length of garden hose to keep the axle centred, but I couldn't see it in this video (eg list of parts @ 6'56").

[@stevenleffanue]

Parts list is at 1m30s..."Garden hose". You can also see all the important still pictures at 'Oz cycle' on Facebook.

[@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529]

WOW! You...MADE...the hub stick!

[@axiommods]

this is pretty slick. Thanks. It helps alot

[@measuretronicscomdotau]

I love what you did: 1: it is to be innovative 2: this is sustainable way of living and having mercy on earth resources and 3: not to be cursed by our grand grand children Many thanks for sharing these with everyone

[@Julianhulls]

This is genius. Thanks for sharing

[@notifbutwhen-n8y]

geat idea. great tool. great video. Two thumbs up!!

[@Aistlander]

A great tool and repair proccess description! Thank you! And greetings from snowy Finland! I just rode twice against the curbstone yesterday because I couldn't see them under the snow. Luckily it seems nothing bad happened to the front wheel, at least I didn't notice when riding on afterwards. But can't be sure - the roads were snow-bumpy anyways and haven't checked the tightness of the spokes yet. Your tool might come handy already:)!

[@mattybignose1858]

Brilliant - really clear. Thank you for sharing!

[@qwerty1975ish]

Wow, very versatile. Do you have plumbing experience, you make very clever use of various fittings. Thanks for these vids, so informative 👍

[@stevenleffanue]

No , just spend time in hardware store 😄

[@31acruz]

Great video !

[@jkaufman1200]

Genius! Pure genius!!!

[@mtbboy1993]

It would be nice to have links to the items used. Like the hub foot. As most won't know how to get this or what to ask for. But I guess this is plumbing tube?

[@echeverriaemilio]

Irrigation plumbing in the USA.

[@MarcMallary]

Thanks, you are so helpful.

[@CuriousCyclist]

I love the sound of the birds, not so much the fly. Anyway, good video. I respect your ingenuity and improvisation skills.

[@beyond990]

awesome tool mate

[@stephenwhite5444]

Awesome video! You should set up an Amazon affiliate acct and link to all the stuff to make the tool....that way you get a small commission....I'm going to buy all this and wish it contributed to you.

[@stevenleffanue]

Just happy to help out other riders.

[@stephenwhite5444]

​​@@stevenleffanue I've got a flat spot but it's only on one side of the rim. Do you think this will still work or should I try to make different ends that only push on one side of the rim? I was thinking I might try to find a end I can slip over the outer axle threads and other end a small 90 that just presses on the one bent side.....but I was concerned about damaging my axle threads. Do you happen to know if the way yours is made will work or will it straighten up the bent side while bending my good side too far out?

[@stevenleffanue]

That's a difficult one. You can try making an end piece to press one side only but it may slip off. New rim otherwise.

[@domenicsandri2740]

The 19mm poly insert, 3/4 inch is the closest in Canada, what type poly is it? I know it’s plastic, but it is quite mailable. Your other plastic parts seem soft. The poly tees here are quite hard. Most construction material here is in imperial, not metric. I had to Gerry Rig some of the plastic parts by filing, drilling and using a heat gun to fit to the axle of my wheel. My axle isn’t straight like yours, it’s bumpy on the sides with a thinner section in between. The 32mm / 25mm poly tee with reinforced base, closest here is 1 1/4” / 1” poly tee with somewhat of a base, but it is difficult to find. Stores don’t carry it or it is discontinued (a place I was at tonight). I’m trying another tomorrow. I know it’s too much information, but I’m a little frustrated right now, so I needed someone to talk to.

[@stevenleffanue]

It's a pretty simple tool Domonic. Piece of pipe with a threaded rod thru it. The end pieces rounded to fit hub body and rim shape.

[@echeverriaemilio]

Irrigation fittings in the USA. Don't know Canada.

[@ShermanSitter]

This is so great! Great idea for the tool especially!

[@rossmann611]

nice! i kept thinking there were flies buzzing around in my room...

[@CptFast]

damn it, that's annoying I keep looking in my room for it :\

[@miguelcastro5597]

I’m pretty sure they are in my room

[@randydicotti3975]

I need to straighten out a ebike rim with a hub motor. I wonder if this would work on an ebike with a hub motor? Also, some say this weakens the rim......ever had any issues with that ?

[@echeverriaemilio]

Somebody mentioned using a strap rachet pulling the flat spot into shape. Need two fixed points for the hub and the flat spot.

[@Desertduleler_88]

Great job, I like your wheel truing stand that looks expensive.

[@johankrook]

Great video! Thanks!!

[@itsm3th3b33]

So as you tighten all spokes evenly how do you know when to stop? How to know when you've reached the proper tension for each spoke?

[@stevenleffanue]

+J Y Feel the tension with your fingers before undoing the wheel or feel a similar wheel. It takes experience to know about spoke tensions and I may deal with that in another vid one day.

[@echeverriaemilio]

Amazon spoke tension meter for around $20. Don't get into expensive tenson meters. They are not worth it.

[@amrisukandi5966]

Thank you for the excellent idea thats very help full.

[@paramountx]

How come you loosen the spokes per side instead of all together

[@stevenleffanue]

Altogether for front wheels. Dished wheels are tensioned on flatter side first to get more tension

[@echeverriaemilio]

@@stevenleffanue thank you!

[@gilmar-ac3247]

He´s a genius !!!!

[@AirgunTV]

Brilliant! I'm guessing that studding may make an appearance in the upcoming DIY BB/headset press tool?!

[@stevenleffanue]

+AirgunTV Yes,your right. Get a head start AirgunTV,make the rim tool and you already have three other tools in your hand. :)

[@AirgunTV]

Wilco. Keep up the good work...

[@YUVARAJvidhyuth]

I need this tool

[@stephen271]

Brilliant video smart man

[@ammarshahid7596]

Hey, patent this idea and consider making and selling it. It's an awesome tool!

[@Tom_A.K.]

Right, most bike shop say forget it, buy a new wheel. I'm not a pro racer just a every day cyclist. $ A pothole damaged my wheel. Bike shops need your invention.

[@domenicsandri2740]

BEAUTIFUL!!! I have a wheel with a flat spot too and this will help a lot. I noticed when my wheel has all the spokes lose, it is really warped too. Is there a tool for that in the similar way of fixing the wheel? Thank you so much!!

[@stevenleffanue]

Yep. Loosen all spokes which shows rims natural shape. Bend back into shape with foot or soft block on ground. Retention and true wheel.

[@se7ensnakes]

Genius at work! Thanks!

[@bigjimmy4382]

This guy walked into a hardware store and came out with parts to invent a tool they didn't have. Talk about thinking outside the box!

[@domenicsandri2740]

You mentioned in the video that this tool’s parts are also to be used for another tool you were going to bring up in another video. What other tool is that. I can’t find the other video you’re referring too.

[@stevenleffanue]

Bottom bracket press

[@peterderuiter2937]

Great video, really appreciate it! I subbed and will follow further vids to come

[@echeverriaemilio]

The poly parts are not available in the USA. Excellent video though.

[@tcmcdcac]

hi great information. Would you use this method with a powertap G3 hub? would the hub be strong enough? thanks heaps

[@stevenleffanue]

+tcmcdcac I dont see why you couldnt....just make the 'hub footing' bigger and the right shape to fit the larger hub body.

[@tcmcdcac]

Great.Thanks heaps for your brilliant tips and wealth of experience.

[@ralphwitt9975]

fantastic!!! just subscribed

[@A1vee]

Mate you are a baller, keep up the vids! :)

[@domenicsandri2740]

When you loosened all the spokes, why did you do one side at a time? Why not both sides at the same time as you progress around the rim?

[@stevenleffanue]

Loosens wheel quicker and more evenly without causing an up/down buckle

[@diablo-km2ot]

my spoke is smaller than a 15 spoke wrench do they they make a smaller spoke wrench ?

[@stevenleffanue]

16g?

[@robertbarrett7334]

Like this tool

[@PatsPurposefulPutzing]

An old seat post might do for your metal tube tool -- don't know those diameters off the top of my head

[@stevenleffanue]

Yes , a 22.2mm seatpost will do it.

[@domenicsandri2740]

What did you he to alter the size for different rim sizes?

[@stevenleffanue]

For smaller wheels , cut the main tube and thread shorter to fit.

[@senko000]

Great video! That tool is exactly what I need to repair my vintage Schwinn mountain bike rim. However, I am having a problem sourcing the parts in the US for the rim tool. The ¾” nuts and washers are easily obtained but the only stock aluminum tubing was either ¾” or 1”at Menards/Home Depot/Lowe's. Also the plastic T fittings like the one in video are nowhere to be found. Is there a way to provide manufacturer name and/or part numbers for the plastic T’s? Also, is the aluminum tubing ¾” or 1” OD or ID? Or is it something else? Thanks again for a great instructional video….

[@stevenleffanue]

Al or steel tubing , either will do. ID anywhere from 1/2" to 3/4". Poly parts from irrigation shop. If can't find them you may need to buy from Australia

[@echeverriaemilio]

@@stevenleffanue that's the answer I was looking for. Under regular plumbing will be difficult to find in the USA.

[@ebigtom]

This is very clever.

[@billybradley7549]

Oz, I would be interested to know how to make a Bottom Bracket press fit tool for a PF30? assistance gratefully appreciated. Billy

[@stevenleffanue]

+Billy Bradley Pf30 uses 42x30x7mm bearings. The tool in DIY 5 video will press pf30 bearings.

[@billybradley7549]

Thanks Oz

[@markhoffman3181]

Why were you turning the spokes you were"loosening" the wrong way?

[@stevenleffanue]

+Mark & Kris Hoffman Hi Mark... . Can you be more specific at what time frame in the video you are referring? Cheers

[@markhoffman3181]

At 2:14 where you were loosening non-drive side spokes., although you use the term un-loosen.

[@idezilla]

I need this, Thanks!

[@islmkrm5153]

sehr kreativ

[@sbullar]

I have a Bontrager Race X Lite front wheel that has been hit from the outside and there are smallish dents in the brake track on both sides about 3 inches apart, which results in quite a wobble side to side. Can anything be done to try and fix this, my bike shop says that you would never be able to totally correct the wheel. These is a fairly expensive wheel so you hate to just throw it away ( you can salvage the hub and spokes of course ).

[@stevenleffanue]

+Steve Bullard Difficult to estimate without phisically seeing and handling the wheel in a jig,Steve. Best option is take it to a good wheelbuilder to get it looked at and if rim needs replacing its already in the right hands to do so.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Fantastic!

[@Jason19881]

My Wheel needs to be sucked in in one of the side How can I Do that Any ideas please

[@stevenleffanue]

Tighten spokes evenly on one side of the wheel . 1/2 turn on the nipples each pass until the rim is central.

[@Jason19881]

@@stevenleffanue OK thanks alot...

[@danygomes5402]

Question: do you have the tool that does the opposite?

[@stevenleffanue]

How did you get an opposite lump?

[@danygomes5402]

@@stevenleffanue it is a 16 spoke wheel, paired spokes, and the lump is right between two spokes, and I haven't been able to eliminate it completely

[@stevenleffanue]

Easier to re-rim or new wheel

[@michaelking5657]

Came here as I was just in an accident with my bike. My rim is bent and it's not awful I don't think lol. Looked in Amazon for wheelstick but found nothing, is there a link for this awesome tool?

[@stevenleffanue]

Im not sure if anyone is selling such a tool Michael.

[@merajhusainansari3628]

I have the same prob. none of the cycle mech is ready to do it correct ! can you Currier it to my bro who is in new york.

[@stevenleffanue]

+MERAJ HUSAIN ANSARI Hi Meraj. Do you want me to send a "wheelstick tool" to your brother? There is a new updated version now also.

[@davidricketts7121]

Are you in SA? If so can you do a flat spot repair for me please?

[@stevenleffanue]

I'm in Victor Harbor

[@gordonharker4705]

Awesome pal. 😀