Originally Posted by
crispyblunts
What's the best way for me to tell if my wheels are still true without having a bike shop look at them?
The best way is to buy a truing stand and throw your wheels in there. Somewhat easier is to flip your bike upside down spin your wheels, get a Sharpie (used one that still writes well, but has a rounded off tip is best) and brace it against fork leg and chain stay. Slowly bring the tip closer to the rim 'til it stars writing on it. The wider the mark it makes in the marked areas and the more different marked/non-marked areas, the worse shape your wheels are in.
Originally Posted by
crispyblunts
Also, with the mileage that I've put on my bike, should I have had a problem with them by now?
Second question is, for those of you who started off riding on some crummy wheels, about how many miles did you ride before they came un-true?
You never know. Your wheels were probably built by robots. Sometimes robots get lucky and build an OK wheel.