How Do I Straighten A Dented Rim? | #AskGMBNTech

Welcome back to another episode of Ask GMBN Tech, where we try to answer all of your complex, scary, niche, and technical questions about mountain bikes and MTB-related tech!

⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Is anyone making a Titanium drivetrain? Would it last longer?
01:23 - Can I just bend back a dented rim? Or do I need to get a new one?
04:26 - What is the best option for stopping punctures on my bike?
05:53 - Why not bigger disk rotors at the rear?
08:52 - When is it time to change some XC tyres?

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