help

Got the planet x out, was going to come along to the club ride on Sunday,the rear wheel (i broke the spoke on the Forestman) has a crack in the rim where it joins to the spokes. The wheel is slightly buckled but is not too bad,is it safe to use?
can anyone recommend a good place to get a new set ?

Thanks in advance

Mark P

The word crack and back wheel usually spells danger as it's this is what's taking the bulk of the weight. Is it a crack on the spoke eyelet or just in the rim? Either way it looks like a replacement rim. Are you thinking about treating yourself to a new set if so I think some of the Fulcrum wheels are bomb proof.

Mark
In my opinion it's a do not ride, and not worth the risk.

Worth a look on Wiggle at the moment as they have an extra 10% off the basket price on wheels, tyres etc.

Graham

beckcd wrote:I think some of the Fulcrum wheels are bomb proof.

Who is it that makes Fulcrum again, Carl? Some little known Italian company?

Contact planet x to see what they say

Rob

and remember not to bin the wheel, the hub, spokes etc. may still have a purpose in this life

Got some mavic askium on their way, good deal at ribble cycles £179 with discounts £144! I have contacted planet x I'll let you know what they say.

I agree, don't ride a wheel with a crack in it. These factory built wheels have a lot of tension in them and the whole wheel could collapse just when it is under the greatest strain i.e. at the worst possible moment such as braking hard, cornering hard etc. It could still be used on a turbo trainer, especially if you need a to fit a wheel with a tyre just for this purpose?