How to Straighten a Mountain Bike Rim: The Ultimate Guide
To straighten a mountain bike rim, start by diagnosing the severity of the bend. If it’s minor, use a spoke wrench to adjust the tension of the affected spokes and gently push and pull on the rim to straighten it. If the bend is more significant, use a spoke key and a crescent wrench to remove the affected spokes, then use a spoke tension gauge to adjust the tension of the spokes around the bend. Reinstall the affected spokes, and re-tension the wheel until it’s straight.