Hardtail rims

[John_B]

I had emailed them about buying a replacement 28h rim prior to that fateful ride and never heard back. I wouldn’t expect to hear back now.

Not trying to sounds like a dick here but wtf happened to make you ride a hill sans tire? Preexisting rim damage?

[D(C)]

Not trying to sounds like a dick here but wtf happened to make you ride a hill sans tire? Preexisting rim damage?

The rim was pretty done already, with a substantial hop and several dents. It was definitely in the “replace eventually” category. Then I put a massive, fatal dent in it on my ride and my tire went flat. The bead hook had been flattened into the rim bed. I went to throw in my tube (which may or may not have worked) and the valve stem snapped off. Because the rim was toast, I rode out on it rather than walking down.

[John_B]

Ah. Makes for a good photo.

[El Chupacabra]

I still think you should email Easton warranty dept. with a "JRA" explanation.

[creaky fossil]

Send in a photo, with an explanation "I was just riding along, and..."

https://www.eastoncycling.com/support/warranty-form/

"I did this so you guys could compete with that MacAskill video. We probably need a second take."