Fixing a Dented Mountain Bike Rim

Using mostly materials laying around in my garage, I repair this dented and mildly collapsed rim. Was it a little wabbly in the end? Yes. Could I feel it on the trails? Nope. :)

[@IoannisVryzas]

man....if that rim was not a gift from someone who passed away i seriously cannot undersans the effort! yet i have to say the video is great !!!! makes me feel great for the time i spend on fixing my bike

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

It's been going strong for over a year now. I was actually looking at new rims today. I'll get around to fixing it for real eventually. :)

[@rogertlopez]

I applaud you for repairing it especially in this through away society. That's motivation to try and fix it until it's unsafe.

[@gringogospelguitar3438]

Who said it was safe? 😉 it's actually held up great and I don't baby it at all.

[@shahidstraining]

Dude, this beautiful 4k movie demonstrates the tender love you have for your wheel. I also came here thinking I'd see the crescent/pliers method only to be mesmerized by a class of effort and sophistication that ones loved ones should receive. Watching you shred through the trail and that same rock garden descent at the end was award winning 🎉🎉🎉 and truly a thing of beauty. You are one of a kind Sir! God bless you

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

Literally the most uplifting comment ever. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂

[@Nijechski]

Impressive! Riveting! A tale of one man's harrowing experience in the wilderness and defying all odds to get back up on that bike. Also, some pretty impressive woodworking techniques.

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

just keeping myself busy at 2 o'clock in the morning. :)

[@christopherdurand8912]

Love the effort. I only clicked on it cause I have fixed so many bead bends myself. Nice job!!

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

Thanks! This was my first rim repair. I probably put too much effort into it, but I only spent eight bucks to fix it. 😊

[@tristaintwist3588]

Clearly u love ur bike to invest ur time like that. Good workmanship. 👍👍👍👍

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

I was actually saving my money to buy my kid a new bike. He's had his bike for a year now, I still run that janky rim. 😆

[@DJTwinky]

Wow! That was one epic repair.

[@jorgeespinosa8550]

I like your work reapring that rim but I think it can be dangerous, is'nt it?

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

They say mountain biking can be dangerous, but we don't listen to them do we? 😉 Honestly, at the time I repaired this rim, I was being cheap because I was saving up to buy my kid a new bike. That said, I'm still riding it and it's been almost a year. ... I might be more apprehensive if it was my front tire.

[@jorgeespinosa8550]

Years ago I normally rode my daughter with me on the bike and I had done a repair by re-welding the fork but it ended up breaking and it was not in the mountains but doing some errands and we both fell but I think I put my daughter at risk, fortunately Nothing happened to us, just the scare in a congested place, I had to walk at least three kilometers to get home and I understood that safety comes first, but thank to share your experience. @@TheSaucyMTBr

[@ascar77uk]

the rim is knackered - safer to replace it

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

The logical side of me agrees with you. However, this rim is kind of like that three-legged puppy you see struggling on the side of the road. It just needs somebody to believe in it.

[@geoffwells4008]

Bro....when I grow up....I want to be like you...

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

Tis an honor to entertain you. 😊

[@johnnyballgame463]

Came here looking for the pliers and crescent wrench method...

[@TheSaucyMTBr]

I hope that what you actually found was magical to your eyes. 😆

[@jcoul1sc]

Thans

[@robertengland8769]

Just goes to show that steel rims are clearly more durable in the first place.

[@genecatcher1]

Is this rim that expensive? simply buy new one.

[@gringogospelguitar3438]

New rim is about $100, but at the time I was saving to buy my kid a new bike. The kid now has his bike and the rim is still holding up, so why waste money? Besides, the satisfaction in spending 10+hours at 2am each night to save a buck is totally worth it. 😉

[@tyronenewman455]

promo sm 🍀