When to replace Rims?
barbej
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I have a question regarding when should I replace the rims on my wife's mountain bike? They do not have a wear indicator but the rear rim is noticeably worn. Does anybody have a recommendation as to how thick the rim should be before replacement? Both me and my wife commute all year round. She does about 2500miles a year usually with either a trailer or a trailer bike and child seat (so she is pulling an extra 40kg). Therefore she tends to get through a couple of sets of break pads per year and a chain and maybe a cassette.
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barbej wrote:Does anybody have a recommendation as to how thick the rim should be before replacement?
Chris Juden of the CTC recommends a proof test: inflate the tyres to well over the recommended pressure. Details here:
http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=3827John Stevenson0
