when to get wheels trued?
#1
when to get wheels trued?
I was out tonight, and noticed a slight wobble in my rear wheel. Took a closer look, and it's a little out of true. not much, but I did notice it. should I get it trued now, or ride on it and not worry. it's like 1/8" off in like a 6 or 7" section. I'm pretty sure I did it when I ate it learning left footed skids.
#2
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Personally, I true my wheels whenever they need it. I don't ever wait....well, I guess I wait until I get home first...lol! Also, don't forget to check the roundness and dish while you've got it out of the bike.
#3
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From: Van BC
I would just get a spoke wrench and try to diy. Just remember to always remove as much tension as you add. For every half turn on a spoke, turn each of its two neighbours a quarter turn in the other direction.
#4
I am not sure I agree 100%, unless the OP has another set of wheels ready or doesn't6 mind being off the bike for a bit. While wheel truing isn't rocket science, a fool with a spoke wrench is one of the more dangerous things in bicycling. It is a cheap fix at the shop and shouldn't be required often with a zero dish wheel. I farm out my wheel work, YMMV.
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Truing isn't really all that difficult if you read up a bit online. But that's also why it's pretty cheap to have a shop do it, so it's not like you'll go broke if you farm it out. If you like learning about the bike, truing is pretty straightforward, and you don't need anything more than a spoke wrench (a truing stand is nice but not required).
Either way, if you can see the wobble, it's time to have it done.
Either way, if you can see the wobble, it's time to have it done.
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#7
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Just remember to always remove as much tension as you add. For every half turn on a spoke, turn each of its two neighbours a quarter turn in the other direction.





