2 questions for those interested. 1. thoughts on how I might have bent the rear rim on my bike? 2. whats the best wheel I could get to replace it(used? new? brand? wheelset?)
In other aspects of my life I'm very mechanical, but I've never taken the time to look at a bicycle. I have an old...VERY old raleigh road bike, its 66 cm...anyway, I bought it used and have not ridden far, less than 100 miles. I love the bike, but 2 nights ago on my way from the gym the rear wheel got "whonkie" on me...and when I looked down I saw the rim was slightly bent. I'm a little over 6'6" tall and weigh 265 pounds, was it my size that bent this? I ride across railroad tracks but I wouldn't consider myself aggressive my any stretch of the imagination, the tracks?
Anyway I'm a total novice to this but so far I'm loving it. any information would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!
In other aspects of my life I'm very mechanical, but I've never taken the time to look at a bicycle. I have an old...VERY old raleigh road bike, its 66 cm...anyway, I bought it used and have not ridden far, less than 100 miles. I love the bike, but 2 nights ago on my way from the gym the rear wheel got "whonkie" on me...and when I looked down I saw the rim was slightly bent. I'm a little over 6'6" tall and weigh 265 pounds, was it my size that bent this? I ride across railroad tracks but I wouldn't consider myself aggressive my any stretch of the imagination, the tracks?
Anyway I'm a total novice to this but so far I'm loving it. any information would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!