Originally Posted by jester_s1

Thanks for the replies. When I straightened it, I found that the spokes on the side it was warped to were looser, indicating the rim itself was bent. I'm not talking about major damage here; about 1/4 of an inch was the wobble from one extreme to the other. So I went at it with my knee with the tire still on, pulling a little and checking often. I checked the spoke tension after every tug and stopped when they were close to being even. Then I finished the job by adjusting spokes.

I just rode the bike for the first time after adjusting it, and I'm happy with the feel. The brakes work fine without rubbing, and I don't feel anything amiss on the road. So if you guys will tell me what to do to keep it this way I'll be a happy camper for a while.