[duc135]

These are Mavic XM819 rims. Are they still safe to use? It is a rear wheel. I weigh 140 lbs and ride somewhat aggressively. I assume running them tubeless is out of the question. I usually inflate my wheel to about 30 lbs. The picture is of the inside lip of the rim where it was dented hitting a rock. I tried to bend it back slowly, but the crack began to appear. I was only able to bend it out maybe 1 mm.

 

[Maida7]

The pic is terible. I can't see the crack. No I would not ride on a cracked rim. Even with tubes. The tube could push thru the crack and POP!

 

[Squash]

I agree with Maida7....

a cracked rim is a catastrophic failure waiting to happen. A dent and crack in that area would compromise the rims ability to hold the bead of the tire (ust or non-ust) and is a weak spot. Retire the rim and replace it, I wouldn't ride it.

Good Dirt

 

[Mynamesrob]

Of course they're safe to ride! What's the worst that can happen? You destroy your rim and have to walk out 10-15 miles? Much worse can happen.

For reference, I'm not just saying this. My rear is the same way and I still ride it. That's mainly because I'm too poor to upgrade though...

-Rob

 

[pahearn]

Of course they're safe to ride! What's the worst that can happen? You destroy your rim and have to walk out 10-15 miles? Much worse can happen.

For reference, I'm not just saying this. My rear is the same way and I still ride it. That's mainly because I'm too poor to upgrade though...
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I want to learn how to build bikes and open a bike shop. What do you want to do when you grow up?

Be sure to let us all know when and where you open up that bike shop, ok?

 

[fsrxc]

Be sure to let us all know when and where you open up that bike shop, ok?

Yeah, he will specialize in used wheels.

 

[duc135]

Dr. prescribed new rims.

So the consensus is new rims. Question now is should I stick with the Mavic XM819 or try out the DT Swiss X5.1d with the tubless rim strip. Which will be lighter/wider/stronger? Does the DT Swiss require sealant with their rim strips? Cost/replacing spokes not an issue. Other rim suggestions welcome.

Duc