New Wheel Dished Incorrectly - Is It (Easily) Fixable?

jamesco
jamesco Posts: 687
edited June 2015 in The workshop
The new wheelset (Shimano R501 - nothing fancy) for my bike has a good front but the rear seems has been dished incorrectly - it brushes against the brake block on one side and when the wheel is flipped over it brushes against the other block. It looks to be out by 3mm or so.

Is this something that can be fixed easily with just a spoke key? I don't have a spoke tensioner, wheel-building experience or much motivation to fix something brand new, so if they're needed then I guess getting a replacement from Wiggle would be better.

Normal orientation here; flipped here. (I can't embed them without iFrames).

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    If it's new I'd send it back (after measuring with a ruler and not relying on brake positioning!).
    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.
  • jamesco
    jamesco Posts: 687
    Thanks, Rookie. Wiggle want me to send it back before they'll send out a replacement; as I (very stupidly!) recycled the box before installing the wheels; I'll take the easy route of ordering a new set and sending back the duff ones in the new box.

    Is the 'ruler technique' this one?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes!
    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.

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