$ for a truing
02-06-09, 03:06 AM
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$ for a truing
first off, the clinking im getting from my new cheap wheelset, is it probably from the wheels not being true? second, what should I expect from my lbs for a wheel truing. Thanks, Lou
02-06-09, 04:01 AM
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If there are any sound effects related to an untrue wheel it's usually in the character of a swoshing sound caused by the rim/tire rubbing up against the brake or a stay as the out-of-place part of the rim pass by the tight spot. Easiest way to check for trueness is by lifting a wheel off the ground, giving it a spin and see if the distance between the rim and something stationary(brake pad, stay, fork leg...) changes. If it doesn't, or only a little, your wheels are OK.
Clinking can be from several sources. An unlucky wheelbuilder might have dropped a nipple into the cavity between outer & inner wall of a double-walled rim, if the rim is pinned at the joint it happens that those pins work their way loose. If your spoke tension is way off to the point where a spoke can go slack then that is likely to cause a noise too. If it's a rear wheel there's always the chance that it's coming from the pawls in the freehub/freewheel.
02-06-09, 07:27 AM
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The clinking can be caused by spokes moving against each other where they cross. It is a new machine built wheel. I suspect the spokes are not tensioned enough. If it runs true, tighten all the spokes half a turn and then tweek spokes as necessary to make true again. Stress relieve spokes (see Sheldon Brown website).
02-06-09, 08:00 AM
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Cost for truing depends on how much work needs to be done. If its a matter of taking a bit of a lateral wobble out of the rim, 20 bucks or less, particularly if the shop doesn't have to take the wheel off the bike and deal with getting a tire off/on the wheel. If its in bad shape because the person or machine that built it did a poor job so requires retenstioning and a more complete truing effort, prices go up.
02-06-09, 09:35 AM
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At the shop we charge 5-15 depending how far off true.
02-06-09, 10:53 AM
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Another factor is location. Something that is $15 in Albuquerque will likley be significantly more expensive in OP home of Queens. Here in DC area, a basic tune up goes for $80 or $90 bucks (more with drive train cleaning) where in other places its $30 or $40. Living in a high cost area is why I learned how to do most things myself.
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If the sound continue for days, we put oil in between spocke and rim holes.
The regular service for wheels is $5.00 for less work and up to $25.00 if they have to loose all spokes and do it again
The regular service for wheels is $5.00 for less work and up to $25.00 if they have to loose all spokes and do it again
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The clinking could also be the sound made by nipples settling (something I've been told by a very experienced wheelbuilder which shouldn't happen on a "properly" built wheel, but not something I'd be overly alarmed at).
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Another factor is location. Something that is $15 in Albuquerque will likley be significantly more expensive in OP home of Queens. Here in DC area, a basic tune up goes for $80 or $90 bucks (more with drive train cleaning) where in other places its $30 or $40. Living in a high cost area is why I learned how to do most things myself.
