Saracen Hybrid steers to the right

radsketch

I bought a Saracen Hybrid (nearly new) from the internet. I converted from a mountain bike because I have had 2 stolen this year I never ride off road. Generally I am very happy with the hybrid and I am glad I converted but I have one nagging problem that I need help with. Since I have had the bike it constantly wants to steer to the right. Its is only slightly noticeable when riding but as soon as you take your hands off the handle-bars the head-set and front wheel certainly turns to the right.

I have tried the following:
>Checking head-set alignment
>Putting wheel on the opposite way round - still pulls in the same direction and the tyres have no rotational arrows
>The break blocks are correctly set-up and there is no rubbing
>Checking all of the above variables on different road cambers
>I have been to a bike shop near me and they have no idea

I would appreciate any help or advice anyone can offer.

Steve

roger_merriman

ok well.

Are the wheels properly in the dropouts?

Are the handbars set properly?

is the frame true? any ripples etc, check forks really well.

headset it runs smooth?

radsketch

Yes to all of the above but I do not know how to check the frame trueness correctly. I was worried it may be a malformed fork or similar when it steered in the same direction after I switched the wheel round.

How should I go about checking the frame and for straightness?

Steve

gosport_commuter

Have you checked the back wheel is attached correctly and straight?

radsketch

Yes. Checked the position of the back wheel. Runs straight and true.

The Rookie

Usual reason a bike does that is becuse the wheel's are 'square' (wheel, mounting, frame or fork issue) look at the bike directly from behind, are the two wheels in line or is one twisted relative to the other?

Simon

neiltb

take all the change out of your right pocket?

cougie

Plan all your routes to be clockwise ?

Torvid

don't take both hands off at the same time?