[Carlos the Brave]

Hi, first post on the forum although I often browse.

Just noticed the rear wheel on my 700 has the corrosion problem. It's broken in two places where the spokes join the rim. Just wondering if this is repairable, or is it time to buy a new second hand wheel?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Martindebule]

My choice would be to get rim replaced. That way you know you’ve got a virtually new wheel as opposed to something that might end up the same in a years time. Also, because of this issue used wheels ain’t cheap !

 

[Diehard72]

I think I would be worrying about how many of the rest of the spokes are about to pull out! I got a dented alloy wheel replaced on insurance in the past, maybe it would be worth trying a claim for impact damage from a big road bump, if your policy is fully comprehensive?

 

[Steve T]

New rim for me if that was mine . . . and sooner rather than later

Steve T

 

[piguglyshandydrinker]

New rim for me if that was mine . . . and sooner rather than later

Steve T

Then treat the spoke nipples & hole where it enters the rim with a light blob of waxoil to prevent it from ever happening again

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[vinas]

Wheel rebuild

Finally got a minute to do this. Warning Just to make sure this warning to everyone, I’m not a professional just like most inmates here I prefer DIY, this my 1st wheel build ever and I want share experience with you lot ! Ok let’s go, 1st thing to do is plenty research how to do job…...

www.xrv.org.uk

 

[XLVRChris]

'Waxoil', crikey there's a blast from the past. I'm transported back to my 1972 Vauxhall Viva HC. The Waxoil didn't help, the car rusted away in front of my eyes....

 

[Martindebule]

Vauxhall Vivas we’re renowned for having the rust built in by the factory. Waxoil only sealed it in 🤪

 

[Jackflash]

As others have said, a new rim laced to the hub would be your best option. My guess is that a used wheel in your part of the world would come with similar corrosion built in.
Get it sorted before you ride it any farther.

 

[rexwexford]

Mine has gone in exactly the same way , going to have to replace mine .