Need Help With My First Rim Replacement

[DaveM]

(07-03-2014, 05:00 PM)rommer25 Wrote:  I have seen videos on youtube where the person tapes the new rim to the old wheel and then transfers the spokes. I was looking for something to do that. However, how do I choose a rim?

The two critical things are that the rim have the same spoke count and that it has the same diameter where the spoke nipples seat into the rim. If you can't get the exact same rim, try to find one that has a pretty similar profile/shape. It will be very hard to find out the exact measurement unless you have the rims in hand. But as long as it is within a few mm, you shouldn't have any trouble.

You also want something with a reasonably similar width, though that is not as critical. Also check if it's drilled for presta or shraeder to match your current one.

Check to make sure none of the spokes are damaged or have any sharp kinks in them from the accident. If so, replace those spokes or consider new spokes or complete wheel.

But the rim swap technique is a good quick way to build up a new rim. Grease the nipple threads as you swap them over and make sure you have the new rim aligned with the old one (valve hole in same spot and holes for left side spokes lined up with left side ones on the old rim, etc.)

good luck!