Bent rims

[JonathanC]

Hey guys I am brand new to this forum and to motorized bikes in general. I have a beach cruiser bike with an 80cc 2 stroke and coaster brakes. My second or third time out with it I decided it would be a good idea to ride it through a field with no trails. Long story short I hit a rut and ended up 10 feet from where the rut was with my bike on top of me. What was even worse is that both my front and rear wheels got bent and wobbly. It didn’t do much different as far as ride quality but now im a little hesitant to get up to the higher speeds for my safety. My question is, is it ok to ride on bent rims or should I take this time to upgrade them. The rims are Alloy 26" x 1.75" Stainless Steel with 14G Spokes. Thanks in advance guys!

 

[DAMIEN1307]

My question is, is it ok to ride on bent rims or should I take this time to upgrade them.

What made you even begin to think for 2 seconds that riding on bent rims would be OK???...Let alone riding in an open field with no trails???

 

[GW's Motorized]

If you are concerned about safety just replace them

 

[JonathanC]

What made you even begin to think for 2 seconds that riding on bent rims would be OK???...Let alone riding in an open field with no trails???

I think I was just excited to get out and go somewhere. To make it even worse I wasn’t even wearing a helmet

 

[ImpulseRocket]

Take them to a bike shop and see what they say. Likely they will recommend a replacement. Definietly don't try to ride on them anymore

 

[JonathanC]

well considering that I’ve learned not to do that again I guess my question is are there any beefy rims that you guys would recommend

 

[JonathanC]

Probably going to change the tires for actual off-road instead of comfort tread

 

[DAMIEN1307]

I think I was just excited to get out and go somewhere. To make it even worse I wasn’t even wearing a helmet

DOH...lol.

 

[GW's Motorized]

Mag rims are pretty sweet, but you have to use disc brakes. If you are trying to be affordable there is no such thing when it comes to safe and sturdy

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

If you go with spoke rims at least use double walled rims. As for spokes use Sapim, DT, or Wheelsmith. A 14g spoke from these companies are stronger than a department store 10g spoke but about 3 times the price. Last of all ditch the coaster brake for at least front and rear rim brakes; F\R disc would be even better.