The Sledgehammer MFG Rim Dent Removal Tool is a compact, dedicated tool for reshaping a crushed rim profile. It runs $40.00, measures 5.25 inches, and the V2 moved to 7075 with a shorter rotor-truing slot.
We haven't bent rims with this one ourselves, so the details below come straight from Sledgehammer's current product page. We're laying it out plainly so you can size it up next to the RimWrench and decide for yourself.
Quick Comparison
Best for: riders who want a premium pocket-size dedicated rim dent tool with a rotor-truing feature.
Skip if: you need a tire lever built in, or the rim has cracks, bead hook tears, severe flat spots, or other structural damage.
Main limitation: Sledgehammer publishes useful specs but not enough detail to make broad compatibility or safety claims.
What It Is Designed To Do
One end pulls the rim profile back straight after it's been crushed. In practical terms, that puts Sledgehammer in the same camp as RimWrench and the older Rim 'Rench-style tools: local reshaping for small rim-lip or sidewall dents on metal and aluminum rims.
The other end includes a 2.4 mm gap rotor-truing tool, which makes it useful for riders who want one pocket tool for two common crash-day problems.
Specs And Features
From Sledgehammer's product page:
- Price: $40.00.
- Style: pocket-size.
- Length: 5.25 inches.
- Material: 7075 (V2).
- Rotor-truing slot: yes, 2.4 mm gap.
- Sold direct on Sledgehammer's site.
One heads-up: Sledgehammer doesn't publish a weight, a full finish spec, or guidance on which rim materials it's rated for. If those matter to you, check their page before you buy.
How It Compares
Compared with RimWrench, Sledgehammer costs more, uses 7075 in the V2, and also includes rotor truing. RimWrench is the budget dedicated option; Sledgehammer is the premium pocket pick.
Compared with Wolf Tooth, Sledgehammer is more focused on rim and rotor correction. Wolf Tooth is more of a tire lever plus rim dent remover and does not include a rotor-truing slot on the rim dent version.
Compared with Cyclus, Sledgehammer is more clearly trail/pocket oriented.
Who Should Buy It
Sledgehammer is best for riders who want a small, dedicated metal rim dent tool, value the rotor-truing slot, and don't mind paying more than the cheapest options for a nicely machined tool.
Safety Notes
Use only for small local deformation. Inspect for cracks before and after any bend. Do not use the tool to keep riding a rim with a torn bead hook, unstable tire bead, or severe flat spot.
Alternatives
- RimWrench: lower-priced dedicated tool with rotor truing.
- Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Tire Lever + Rim Dent Remover: multi-use tire lever plus rim dent remover.
- Cyclus Rim Repair Tool: shop-style option.
- DIY smooth adjustable wrench: emergency-only option.
Further Reading
- Compare all options in the aluminum bike rim dent repair tool guide.
- Follow the step-by-step aluminum rim dent repair guide.
- Diagnose a tubeless tire that will not seal at a rim dent.
- Check when to replace a dented bike rim before reshaping unsafe damage.
FAQ
Does the Sledgehammer tool include rotor truing?
Yes. One end is a 2.4 mm gap rotor-truing tool.
What material is the Sledgehammer V2?
The V2 is listed as 7075. It's worth rechecking before you buy.