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Old 07-11-12, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Homebrewevolver
need a recommendation on wheel truing stands. I dont want to spend over 150 bucks. I would like a stand that has guides on both sides, not just one side.
This is just opinion, but save your dough. You already have a workable stand that you ride around on all the time. Use the frame and fork of your bike as a truing stand, the brake shoes are good guides for wobble (both sides as you requested). and for radial you can improvise a guide with a pencil and a couple of rubber bands, or something similar.

If/when you reach the point that you're going to get good value out of a stand, then you can shop for a decent one, expecting to spend about $200.00. The other alternative to using your bike as a stand is to see if there's a local bike co-op in your area. Their stands come with a very helpful feature -- free or cheap advice.
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