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Old 08-09-05, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by herst
Guys,

I'm a newbie with bike mechanics. I'd like to buy a truing stand and was wondering if any of you folks had recommendations. [snip] Thanks.
- i use the brake pads on the bike or a cable tie snipped close to the rim...

- you're welcome...

:-)

p.s. really, unless you're racing, practicing to be a wrench, have many bikes, are prone to damaging rims, or like removing and attaching wheels, you don't really need a trueing stand... (IMO, mind you)...
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