Got T-boned last night by another cyclist of all things. Carbon frame is cracked and trashed so need a new one of those but I also noticed my front wheel is now out of true.
Front wheel is a Hed Belgium rim with a DT240s hug laced with DT Swiss aerolite spokes. I can't see any damage to the rim but I assume it's bent. I'm going to take into a shop and get their opinion on whether I need a new rim or if the old rim can be acceptably trued. I assume if the rim is bent, truing it may work, but the spoke tension will probably never be equal again? If they do true it will the wheel be compromised and should I just get a new rim and get it relaced?
Also, if anyone has some suggestions for frames, I'd love to hear it. I'd like to stay below $1500.
Now back to icing those bruised ribs...
Front wheel is a Hed Belgium rim with a DT240s hug laced with DT Swiss aerolite spokes. I can't see any damage to the rim but I assume it's bent. I'm going to take into a shop and get their opinion on whether I need a new rim or if the old rim can be acceptably trued. I assume if the rim is bent, truing it may work, but the spoke tension will probably never be equal again? If they do true it will the wheel be compromised and should I just get a new rim and get it relaced?
Also, if anyone has some suggestions for frames, I'd love to hear it. I'd like to stay below $1500.
Now back to icing those bruised ribs...