Sand in rims

Submitted by FreeLander on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 20:28

Hi,

I wasn't sure where to post this.  It is a technical question.

The rims on the bike I am currently restoring have sand inside the rim. You can hear it when the wheel turns. I tried blowing it out, but it didn't seem to get the most of it.

The rims are 26 x 1.5 F12 V160 Made in Canada

Did anyone else ever encounter this problem?  How did you deal with it?

Thanks and take care,

Daryl

 

5 Comments

Submitted by Old-Bikes on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 14:31.

it's normal... it's a little loose rust moving.

if it really bothers you, pour some thick oil in the rim to stick the loose rust particles. 

Submitted by FreeLander on Fri, 03/21/2014 - 08:21.

Thanks so much.  I'll do just that.

Take care,

Daryl

Submitted by gtflyte on Sat, 03/22/2014 - 17:10.

Hey Old-Bikes I had that rim rust also and just like your advice I used  aerosol oil product  rust check with a straw  applicator.Then used compressed air and blew it around through the holes.

Thznks  Gt

Submitted by Old-Bikes on Sat, 03/22/2014 - 17:18.

I'm glad you like my little trick. wink

Submitted by bikedenis on Sun, 03/23/2014 - 07:21.

I always do this on my bikes since longtime.. and the trick is good I agree Old-Bikes