DanTheDIYGuy
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I need some advice in getting this fixed. First of all, it's from a Walmart bike, so not initially very expensive or high quality. Has been bent out of true once before, I DIY'd it back into shape. This time multiple spokes are bent way out of shape, and one of them can no longer tighten anymore due to stripped threads at the nipple. Rim seems to be in good shape, so that should be fine. There is a guy near where I live who advertises fixing of any kind of spoked wheel, and even mentions motorized bikes in his ad. I am unsure at this point the cost of having him fix it, most likely over $80 due to the bad shape of the wheel. I don't know if I want to fix this wheel because I've been very busy and stressed lately, and think I'd do a bad job of it. Also unsure if I should buy a new wheel as a replacement.
Any advice? That's a lot to chew on but I need some experience to direct me.
Also considering getting an upgraded sprocket clamp that attaches to the axle rather than the spokes to prevent this from happening again.
Any advice? That's a lot to chew on but I need some experience to direct me.
Also considering getting an upgraded sprocket clamp that attaches to the axle rather than the spokes to prevent this from happening again.