Mountain Biking - steering alignment issue... after new wheel??

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azn-pimp
08-06-07, 06:40 PM
So I just replaced my front wheel and tested the new wheel out.... As I was cruising down the road my wheel starts to steer right. I thought it was my weight shifting it so I didn't think anything of it. But as I slow down the bike turns more to the right. This has never happen to me on my bike before the new tires and I wonder if there is a problem with the wheel. The only difference is the new front wheel is disc brake ready and I am still using my V-brakes (no disc brakes currently). Also, I am underinflated...

All i know is the bike should keep a somewhat straight line when I cruise without holding the bars.. Anyone have any ideas?


Dannihilator
08-06-07, 06:51 PM
Simple keep your hands on the bars and make sure the QR is properly tightened.

DirtPedalerB
08-06-07, 06:57 PM
the feather on your pimp hat must be on the right side and causing aero drag.


azn-pimp
08-06-07, 07:12 PM
really? that simple? I will keep that in mind