DIY Wheelstick Tool - Fix that dented rim.

[@asamusicdude]

This channel is a fountain of knowledge.keep up the good work mate

[@michaelevans6205]

This is still one of the best bicycle tool videos Ive ever seen on youtube Ive been planning on making one of these for a couple years and think I may finally do it this up coming weekend. hopefully i can find all the part easy enough.

[@crypto_que]

I bought a set of Chinese carbon clinchers in August & immediately upgraded to SwissStop pads. The last few weeks I noticed that the pads had become very shiny & lumpy looking where they contacted the rim. The last time I had the wheels out I sanded down the brake pads surface to remove embedded debris & resin/laminate buildup. The pads work good as new & even bite in the rain. This level of maintenance is paramount for rider safety AND saving money!!!

[@JasonBerryOnFire]

This was hugely helpful. I love the little storage box.

[@joebloggsgogglebox]

A dremel tool really helps if the plastic parts don't quite fit.

[@BruceChastain]

nice guide man, really like these sort of DIY tools and fixes.

[@tonyperotti9212]

Love your vids! Just started waxing my chains based upon your advice/videos. So far so good, it's great!

[@mohammedkhan4088]

I love your workshop setup mate.

[@stevenleffanue]

Tools on one side,cleaning gear on the opposite you mean?

[@mohammedkhan4088]

@@stevenleffanue Lol yes i love your videos you have helped me many times thanks.

[@stevenleffanue]

Ok,nice....glad you find them helpful. Thanx for the feedback Mohammed. Enjoy your riding 😎

[@mlegrand]

I love these DIY videos of your. Great information 👍

[@ivanjednobiegowiec7656]

You are absolute genius good Sir. I salute you for such a nifty little device. Might be my dented rim is not a write off afterall :D Cheers! I.

[@mikethebike5014]

I be making this tool as one of my wheels has this problem and my old school bike shop who is trying to fix it told me about your tool he's been meaning to make it put never getting time to do it so it's down to me which I'm looking forward to making and trying it and me and my bike shop can finely fix my wheel thank you. I'll let you no how we got on.

[@stevenleffanue]

Yes let me know how you go

[@wonderful59207]

THANXZ MATE - WISH U AND ALL UR LOVED ONES A HAPPY NEW YEAR

[@vsmetc7305]

I’m in Canada trying to source the parts. I think I have alternative parts. Looking forward to building the took. Thanks for your work on this.

[@AlbertoCastro-hf6jb]

I'm in the US and can't find these parts.. Did your alternative parts work? if they did can you list them below?

[@vsmetc7305]

I don’t have a list but I can tell you I got the parts from Home Depot and a local hardware store. I got a list of the parts this Aussie used and found parts I could substitute. Being Canadian I was used to metric measurements. For example 19 mm is 3/4”. It was frustrating finding parts but I’m sure these is more parts available in the USA

[@peterderouck7942]

Greetings from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Love your channel.

[@stevenleffanue]

Hi Peter. Chiang Mai,my much coveted destination...You lucky feller!

[@peterderouck7942]

@@stevenleffanue quite a bunch of ozzies come out here to ride. November december is the best time of the year to ride here.

[@mutos82]

Hello. Good work. I've saw a lot of your video on the YT. Could you tell me please which part of Australia do you live and cycling (if it isn't a secret of course)? I am from Poland and I have to admit that in my opinion Australia is one of the best place to live on the world.

[@kathyrarick2222]

Love the video, you are right about finding parts. I am in the U.S. and was wondering if you could send all the parts for the tools, and how would that work.

[@stevenleffanue]

Yes I can send the parts you require Kathy. Postage will cost about AU$40 tho. Please contact me on my Facebook messenger to arrange it. Cheers

[@domagoj.simundic]

Is this tool going to work on 27.5 mtb wheel using the dimensions you provided?

[@aaron___6014]

This is exactly what I need for my HED jet 3 c2 wheelset. The rear wheel has a dent in it, but it has a carbon fairing. Is it possible to remove the fairing?

[@jen3800]

Thank you for this. Now I have a reason to join FBook, I guess, so I can get parts lists and start making tools. I have an unrelated question; What is your opinion on repain carbon fibre frames or rims ?

[@Monkeycbr1]

Where can I get that tool from, Google all sorts and can't find it? Do you have a link

[@stevenleffanue]

You make it yourself.

[@neoholland]

I did this tool and fix a rim... But i have another one but the rim flat spot is not going in... Is the opposite!! It was bad repaired and is going out, how can i fiz that??

[@stevenleffanue]

Loosen all spokes 1 turn then tighten spokes directly under spot that bulges outwards. Once bulge is even with rest of rim , tension all spokes evenly. If bulge is too bad , replace rim.

[@ganderbeaver77]

Amazing. Well done!

[@NathanTeskey]

Your a genius

[@BEEBEE159]

Thank you oz cycle. Happy New Year. Did you happen to catch the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race that just took place? I sail as well as cycle; and I watch the Sydney Hobart Race every year online.

[@stevenleffanue]

Happy new year to you too Jason. Sorry I didnt see the yatch race. You must be a fit fella to have strength for yachting and aerobics for cycling?! 😎

[@BEEBEE159]

@@stevenleffanue Yes, I've been into water sports, surfing and sailing, since I was young. I live near Cocoa Beach, Florida. Every sport seems to use different muscles. With cycling, I really lost a lot of weight. I lost 50 pounds, and 6 inches off my waist, within about 4 months. I am now 128 lbs. (58kg), with a 27 inch (69cm) waist. By the way, I'm a very small person, only 5' 7", so my current weight is within a healthy range. The reason I lost so much weight cycling is that I actually use my road bike to get around as much as possible. It's not just something I do on the weekend. I keep my car parked as much as possible, and cycle instead, to the store for groceries, for example. Where I live stores are quite far away, too. The nearest grocery store is 10 miles (16km) away, so you can imagine I get a lot of exercise.

[@youtubieee]

Hi! any recommendation for good value aluminum wheels for climbing? I'm 90kg btw :)

[@stevenleffanue]

Pretty hard to go past Shimano R9100 C24.

[@leroy_who]

Hello! Loving your vids; thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I've just purchased the bits and pieces to make your wheelstick tool. Wondering how long you cut the threaded rod?

[@stevenleffanue]

20cm Leroy. For smaller wheels like 24" and BMX you cut both the outer piping and thread.

[@leroy_who]

@@stevenleffanue Thank you! I'll let you know how it goes.

[@leroy_who]

Thanks Steve, it worked pretty well. A little more tweaking and I should get it pretty close. Thanks very much!

[@Miersemann]

Do you also made your ohn wheel thru tool?.

[@stevenleffanue]

Yes but not easy to make without welding. Just use your bike frame/fork.

[@Rawsan]

Mate , what is your Strava account?

[@stevenleffanue]

Hi Rawsan. My Strava name is " Steven Leffanue " . Cheers

[@va4929]

Can't get these parts in USA. Can you please make me one? I'd pay you for the time, parts and postage. Thank You!

[@stevenleffanue]

Yes. They are AU$92 + postage.

[@glennoc8585]

Happy new year!

[@stevenleffanue]

Happy new year for you to Glenny. See you at the Tour Down Under in couple weeks time?

[@erhan6095]

Genius.

[@FantaFuture92]

Totally what i ned to fix that rim. It drives me crazy.

[@TaharSaadi-m9u]

Bravo 👍👍👍👍

[@SteelNation-uv2nj]

By the time I pay for the gas to go to the store and get all these parts and time it takes to make it might as well just get a new bicycle rim and switch it over it would be faster and safer. Too bad you can't just buy one of these tools...

[@reedjacksonmaccom]

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