Thread: Rear wheel hop?
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Old 10-20-15, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jinx5000
Since it feels like it's noticeable on the road could that be indicative of an issue with the wheel?

Is this something that can be caused by valve stems, or would I not feel it on the road?
it's not usually a defect, just a slight imbalance. There are ways of balancing the wheel. a quick google search will show how.

are these tubular tires or clinchers. Sometimes a poorly glued tubular will hop at the valve.
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