Here's the damaged spot:

Thoughts, concerns? I appreciate any guidance or been there, done that type of advice.
I can assure you that the structure of the rim is not toast. The wheel is true, there is no ‘hop’ at that point indicating out of roundness, and the damage is nowhere near a spoke hole. On top of that, it is a tubular tire that isn’t going to suddenly deflate if the rim were to give a little. There are already 24 holes under the base tape of that tire that aren’t affecting it negatively. Finally, it’s rear wheel on a bike that sees almost all flat roads so if something did go wrong chances of significant bodily harm are greatly diminished, and I’m obviously willing to accept that small risk.DarkerxHalf wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:43 amWhat is the concern?! The strcture of that rim is toast, meaning it's an almost definite that your face also may end up toast when this thing implodes on itself.
Thanks for entertaining my slightly-questionable idea!LouisN wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 3:40 pmA few thin layers of carbon cloth and industrial epoxy resin. wrap in plastic, tape it tightly and put that on some decent press, wait 1-2 days, sand, and go !!
It should cost less than $35. on parts to repair.
Personnally, I would keep it for flat TT terrain.
Of course you'll get a better view of the damage when the tub is removed.
why ask then.... you obviously had it x-ray'd already right. You do know how fibers work.. ok have fun with it. Up your life insurance.joejack951 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:59 pmI can assure you that the structure of the rim is not toast. The wheel is true, there is no ‘hop’ at that point indicating out of roundness, and the damage is nowhere near a spoke hole. On top of that, it is a tubular tire that isn’t going to suddenly deflate if the rim were to give a little. There are already 24 holes under the base tape of that tire that aren’t affecting it negatively. Finally, it’s rear wheel on a bike that sees almost all flat roads so if something did go wrong chances of significant bodily harm are greatly diminished, and I’m obviously willing to accept that small risk.DarkerxHalf wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:43 amWhat is the concern?! The strcture of that rim is toast, meaning it's an almost definite that your face also may end up toast when this thing implodes on itself.
So let’s set aside images of this wheel ‘imploding’ and focus on what can be done about improving the brake track, shall we?
Whys there no face palm emoji?joejack951 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 1:59 pmI can assure you that the structure of the rim is not toast. The wheel is true, there is no ‘hop’ at that point indicating out of roundness, and the damage is nowhere near a spoke hole. On top of that, it is a tubular tire that isn’t going to suddenly deflate if the rim were to give a little. There are already 24 holes under the base tape of that tire that aren’t affecting it negatively. Finally, it’s rear wheel on a bike that sees almost all flat roads so if something did go wrong chances of significant bodily harm are greatly diminished, and I’m obviously willing to accept that small risk.DarkerxHalf wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:43 amWhat is the concern?! The strcture of that rim is toast, meaning it's an almost definite that your face also may end up toast when this thing implodes on itself.
So let’s set aside images of this wheel ‘imploding’ and focus on what can be done about improving the brake track, shall we?
Perhaps I mislead some posters by even entertaining the idea that there was a reason to be concerned about the rim. The damage is obvious so it is obvious why some people are concerned. Unlike myself, they can’t see the damage or ride the wheel to understand how little it affects the wheel structurally.