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Old 07-06-16 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ExpertTools
If you don't have a truing stand, just true it on the bike. If you remove the tire, and then mount the wheel to the bike, it's a little easier to see the area's that need adjustment.
Agreed, You can true to tighter tolerances if you want by tying a zip-tie around the seat or chainstays for reference.

As far as milking a bit more life out of the wheel, it appears you've done o.k., but I'd be quite surprised if the spoke tension is anywhere near balanced after working with such a bent wheel, so expect broken spokes and ongoing maintenance to keep it working. I would keep that in mind and start budgeting for a new rim and spokes now.

It may not bother you too much, but 1 cm of wobble on a wheel would drive my crazy.

-Jeremy
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