Need help ASAP
06-04-11 | 01:10 PM
#1
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Need help ASAP
Hey guys
Long story short im going on a 52km trip tomorrow with the gf and i have a problem with my bike. The rear tire is touching the wheel because it is not aligned with the frame.
pic
how do i fix that ? thanks
Long story short im going on a 52km trip tomorrow with the gf and i have a problem with my bike. The rear tire is touching the wheel because it is not aligned with the frame.
pic
how do i fix that ? thanks
06-04-11 | 01:16 PM
#4
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Southwest Washington
Bikes: '77 Traveller III '05 Rockhopper.
Do this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxHXreuOLFM
Prior to installation, shift to the highest gear (smallest cog) in the back. Make sure the wheel is centered in the frame and not rubbing like your pic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxHXreuOLFM
Prior to installation, shift to the highest gear (smallest cog) in the back. Make sure the wheel is centered in the frame and not rubbing like your pic.
06-04-11 | 03:35 PM
#8
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
If you spend a lot of time/miles on roads, then smoother tires would be something to think about changing over to.
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