Bike Forums - View Single Post - Wheel truing gone wrong

06-11-14 | 04:59 PM

#104

FBinNY

Senior Member

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 39,897

Likes: 3,865

From: New Rochelle, NY

Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1943

I agree completely. But (as I'm sure you know) you can center the rim on a TS-2 or other any descent truing stand by reversing the wheel on the stand multiple times and adjusting the spokes until the rim is centered regardless of which way you mount the wheel to the stand. This can be done by using only one caliper arm whether you have one or two. With practice this can be done quickly.

Yes, but if you have a slightly bent axle (and don't know it) this is a recipe for going crazy as you try to adjust to a moving target.

__________________
FB
Chain-L site

An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.

Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.

“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN

WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.

Reply

0