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Wonky wheel help

aaron1wallaaron1wall Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi, just noticed this today and not sure why its doing it,
when tightening the QR skewer on my front wheel it pushes the wheel about 2-3mm to the left which makes the tyre
rub against the fork crown under load??
any suggestions as to why its doing this?
even if i put considerable force on the wheel it still wants to push it to one side

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  • estampidaestampida Posts: 1,008
    is the fork bent?

    is the axle bent? (turn it by hand)

    does the axle wobble?

    both sides of the axle have 2 nuts (cone nut and a locknut) none missing?

    are yo putting the wheel in correctly?

    are the fork drop-outs ok?

    where is your nearest bike shop????
  • aaron1wallaaron1wall Posts: 8
    forks seem to be fine, axle feels secured when tightened, the axle is all there,
    the axle is very stiff to turn when loosened also there is brownish rust on the axle.
    axle is a hope new type only had it about 3months
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    aaron1wall wrote:
    forks seem to be fine, axle feels secured when tightened, the axle is all there,
    the axle is very stiff to turn when loosened also there is brownish rust on the axle.
    axle is a hope new type only had it about 3months
    Hope don't make axles other than the ones in their hubs.

    But from what you say it sounds like a standard cone and cup hub that needs a good service,

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  • CumbriaMBRblokeCumbriaMBRbloke Posts: 45
    It truly is ironic that you are looking to fix a wobbly wheel.
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    CumbriaMBRbloke wrote:
    It truly is ironic that you are looking to fix a wobbly wheel.
    What is really weird is reviving a really dead thread to make an inane comment.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • CumbriaMBRblokeCumbriaMBRbloke Posts: 45
    He's crooked.
    http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic ... ron1wall-1
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    If it's the same person, otherwise you've just libeled someone.

    But as he hasn't logged on for a couple of years I doubt it makes much difference one way or the other.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • CumbriaMBRblokeCumbriaMBRbloke Posts: 45
    His identity is verified having been confirmed by cross reference of images and personal information from his various linked activities, details and posts on other forums. Posting my reply in this way makes him and unsuspecting users aware so you can avoid this fraudster. Anyone responding to his post results in him receiving an email notification. If he'd like to complain about being slandered I'm assured that actionfraud would love to hear from him, as to do so, he would have to reveal his full identity. At this point he'd been collared for internet selling fraud.
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,811
    All well and good, but he hasn't been here for 2 years so won't be scamming anyone if he isn't here will he?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    CumbriaMBRbloke wrote:
    His identity is verified having been confirmed by cross reference of images and personal information from his various linked activities, details and posts on other forums.
    I'm sure you're right, but it could be someone using a similar user name - not like he's posted on here a lot.
    CumbriaMBRbloke wrote:
    Anyone responding to his post results in him receiving an email notification.

    It might. If I got an email everytime someone posted drivel on the forum the internet would run out of pixels.
    I don't do smileys.

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