Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Yet another chainline issue...

First of all: I have tried searching!!!

But still wonders, I respaced my rear today and got a spot on chainline, and when the wheel was in the frame I noticed it needed a little redishing. But not much, say 5-8 mm. So I took a ride, the centerpull brakes worked even with the wheel a little off center. So are there any other bad things that will happen to me now? (apart from beeing slapped by the style police if they spot me)

I did the same thing for a week or to due to just plain laziness. The only thing I found was that the bike tracked differently and was not consistant in feeling side to side. I didn't crash nor did the universe cease to exist but I would fix it.

I probably will, just a little nervous that I will ruin the wheel completely trying to redish it. Well that would give me a final reason to get a new wheel so no real harm done ;-)

Redishing is not that difficult, it just take a bit of time. I would recomend giving it a try just only make small adjustments (like 1/4 turns) at a time. Just keep going around until it is centered. If you mess up go down to your lbs and for about $10 they will fix it.

Yep........about a 1/4 turn on the nipples all the way around should get that rim close to center.

Thanks guys, I will try it tomorrow. It is a never ending quest to get a perfect bike isn´t it? You ever feel that Your bikes are readey?

lol...nope. It can always be cleaner or get a new part but I don't let that stop me from riding everyday. :D

just so we're completely clear, that's a 1/4 turn to tighten on the side you want to pull the rim to, followed by a 1/4 turn to loosen on the other side, and so on, all around the rim. start at the valve hole to help remind you when to stop.

if your wheels rotate in different planes it will affect tracking, tire wear and no-hands riding. the wheels themselves should not suffer, however.