Rim is cracked.

[benyx]

(08-06-2023, 10:34 AM)ichitan Wrote:  

(08-05-2023, 03:16 PM)benyx Wrote:  after taking the last mountain pass, I realized my rim got 4 cracks in nipples, 2 spokes got broken. So apparently I need to replace the rim. I am using 27.5 wheels, 584 x 23 wtb rims.
The bike passed about 10000 km, all my weight was on the back.
So, the question:
As I understand the simplest way will be to use the same sized rim and replace it using the old spokes..
Can I do it in my situation? Or I have to replace spokes too?

If it was me, I would probably replace the wheel with a 26 inch wheel, depending on availability and cost, and how strong the 26 inch wheel is. You might be able to pick up a good used 26 inch wheel. The older wheels were stronger. In many parts of the world, a lot of 26 inch bikes are being trashed. You can pick up wheels from bikes being trashed. If the original wheel has a disc brake, you need a disc brake wheel, or to replace the brakes.

You could even put a 26 inch rim on your hub, with new spokes suitable for the 26 inch rim. Look at any rims you consider. Do they look stronger? Go for the strongest rim, either 26 or 27.5 inch.

Where I am, there are 26 inch bikes being trashed with stainless steel rims, which are much stronger than aluminum rims. You may not have them there.

If I was to replace the 27.5 inch rim, I would get a wider rim. Wider rims are stronger. Use new spokes.

The rim needs to have the same number of spoke holes as the hub. A wheel with less spokes is not as strong. 36 is ideal. You may need to get a new rim and hub.

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Thanks!