wheel only true for ~200 miles
02-07-11, 03:05 PM
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wheel only true for ~200 miles
Hey, I got my wheel trued about 200 miles ago and it is now out of true again. It's a very slight wobble (doesn't touch brake pads) and the same spoke seems to be loose again. Should I just leave it the way it is? I'm using Mavic Askium's and I am about 160lbs. Thanks.
02-07-11, 03:09 PM
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Non-driveside? If I were your mechanic, I'd treat all the NDS spokes with a dab of DT SpokeFreeze to head off further issues (among other things).
02-07-11, 03:11 PM
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Sounds like spoke tension was too low after the last job. Take it back and mention you just had it trued. Maybe get a different person to check it out.
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02-07-11, 04:58 PM
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Yep, either the tension is too low or the rim is warped.
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