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submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

Fresh wheelset for my single speed and i noticed this out of the box. Should i be worried or is it fine?

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[-] [email protected] 99 points 1 month ago

That's an easy fix, you can pay someone or do it yourself. Just search "rimjob" and you will find videos

[-] [email protected] 18 points 1 month ago

Yeah, but is really hard to do it yourself. Make sure you get someone to help you.

[-] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago

I handle all my own rimjobs. It was difficult at first, but learning to be flexible when these problems arise is ultimately a very satisfying endeavor.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

I know a guy. Just ask rimjob_steve.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)
[-] [email protected] 38 points 1 month ago

Something is wrong. The shim is not holding correctly. I think the spokes might be over tensioned, but I would try and replace it.

I am a former Buyer for a bike shop chain. I've handled thousands of bikes. This is not normal.

[-] [email protected] 32 points 1 month ago

That, to me, screams out of round. I'd be worried.

[-] GregorGizeh 27 points 1 month ago

I would not ride on this.

[-] [email protected] 23 points 1 month ago

If it's brand new, just return it

[-] [email protected] 19 points 1 month ago

Worried. Very worried. Return ASAP. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

[-] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago

Definitely looks broken.

[-] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

That wheel will break in no time if you use it. Your neck may break, too.

Return it.

[-] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago

I can’t ride a bicycle but that looks fucked to me bruv

[-] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago

Just echoing what others have said here. That’s one of the scariest things I’ve ever seen.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

It looks kinda broken to me but I'm not an expert on rims.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Perhaps a rim amateur?

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

If you did not build that wheel yourself, just return it right away.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

This hurts my autism

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

That won't buff out.

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