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Leaking Rim

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By DudeistPriest - Posted on 15 November 2012

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Has anyone ever had a rim leak air from the rim joint? I've just bought a new set of wheels and the rear one is leaking air form the rim joint, admittedly I haven't put any sealant in it yet but my old wheels don't have this problem so I'm thinking maybe something is wrong?

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muvro's picture
If it's not a welded rim,
Submitted by muvro on Thu, 15/11/2012 - 20:26.

If it's not a welded rim, then yes it could leak.

DudeistPriest's picture
Ok thanks
Submitted by DudeistPriest on Thu, 15/11/2012 - 20:29.

Ok thanks

hawkeye's picture
If it's a pinned rather than
Submitted by hawkeye on Fri, 16/11/2012 - 12:26.

If it's a pinned rather than welded rim, you will likely need to use the Stans rubber rim strips or (better yet) the Bontrager ones.

DudeistPriest's picture
Thanks Hawkeye, it is a
Submitted by DudeistPriest on Fri, 16/11/2012 - 12:52.

Thanks Hawkeye, it is a pinned rim, a bit of sealant and maybe some more rim tape should fix it.

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