I have a wheel rim - its actually from a pony cart, but is like a bicycle wheel with wire spokes. The rim has got bent. I have taken tyre and tube and all the spokes off. Who or what sort of a tradesperson should I take it to to get the rim straightened?
Replacement isn't really an option - it is not a standard bike wheel and has more spokes than normal.
Your wheel sounds similar to the style found on old Jaguars, MGs and the like. Try contacting local vintage or classic car enthusiasts for information. No idea where in NZ you are, but your local council should have a listing of clubs etc.
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If its a push bike wheel you would have been better to leave the spoke in, thats how they straighten the wheel by loosening and tightening the spokes, If the spokes have been removed then it probably isn't worth the effort/time to repair. You could get a pair of cycle wheels way way cheaper than $500
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The Kats Place;412846 wrote: If its a push bike wheel you would have been better to leave the spoke in, thats how they straighten the wheel by loosening and tightening the spokes, If the spokes have been removed then it probably isn't worth the effort/time to repair. You could get a pair of cycle wheels way way cheaper than $500
Yes, but the hub has to fit the axle on the cart. That's what puts the cost up - it ends up being almost a custom job.
Anne;412828 wrote: I have a wheel rim - its actually from a pony cart, but is like a bicycle wheel with wire spokes. The rim has got bent. I have taken tyre and tube and all the spokes off. Who or what sort of a tradesperson should I take it to to get the rim straightened?
Replacement isn't really an option - it is not a standard bike wheel and has more spokes than normal.
Where are you Anne?
As an ex Cycle mechanic I can often repair many wheels no one else wanted to touch, It wont be perfect, it will work!
Please can you put up a photo. Depending on the damage to the rim and spokes I belive I can fix it. We are South Island but the cost of postage each way and a glass of red would sort it.
I'm near Te Awamutu, travelling to Hamilton daily, so lots of options for places to fix. The rim was chromed and so is now fairly rusty. I'll get a photo and post it in the next day or two. I also have contacts for another bike mechanic and a vintage bike mechanic. LRD and Griev, thank you hugely for your offers, if neither of these two locals can help, I'll get in touch again.
And Griev, not being perfect is fine. This is a training cart for a pony and if the cart is a little harder to pull because the wheel is not true, its actually a good thing.
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