Wonky Wheel

Kieran_Burns
Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
edited September 2008 in Commuting chat
Can you actually straighten a slightly wonky wheel, or should you just go to a service place and get it done properly?

Mine is out by 1mm and is rubbing on the mudguard
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  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Easier to take it to the LCS imo, especially if you've never trued up a wheel before. I did it once with my old bike and then last year with my fathers but they were cheap and nasty wheels so it didnt matter if I damaged them
  • prj45
    prj45 Posts: 2,208
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    Can you actually straighten a slightly wonky wheel, or should you just go to a service place and get it done properly?

    Mine is out by 1mm and is rubbing on the mudguard

    Well, if you've not straightend a wheel before and try to take a 1mm buckle out fully expect a 10mm buckle about 10 seconds after you start!

    Take it to the LBS, or you could always go on one of these:

    http://www.downlandcycles.co.uk/wheelCourse.htm
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    I might pop along then and badger them to show me how :D
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    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter

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