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Old 09-27-17, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by funz
Wouldn't this be happening when not pedaling also?
The rear wheel is under different stress when pedal or not. You are basically trying to "unwind" 1/2 your spokes when pedaling. IF a disc brake bike, you reverse the process when braking.

One of your "flat spots" is probably the rim joint. Opposite side from the valve stem.
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