"Anon" (tjsielsistneb)
01/17/2014 at 19:33 • Filed to: None
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"Anon" (tjsielsistneb)
01/17/2014 at 19:33 • Filed to: None | 0
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I almost crashed again today because apparently that crash fucked up one of my wheels. I didn't notice it the other day because I didn't have to go down any steep hills after my wreck. However when you're going 30mph and your front wheel has about a 2cm bend in it you tend to start losing traction. Oh well looks like I'll be the owner of a spoke wrench in the near future.
erspimp03
> Anon
01/17/2014 at 20:23 |
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If you plan on doing it yourself, read up first! And always remember, tighten the tight spokes, and loosen the loose ones. Sounds counterintuitive, but you'll figure it out. Don't work more than 1/4 turn at a time. Oil the nipples before you start working (chain lube is fine).
If you don't have a truing stand, I like to use two zip ties so they drag on either side of the rim (like here: http://www.mtnbikeriders.com/2013/01/08/zip… ). Make sure you periodically grasp the spokes and flex them so that tension doesn't build up.
Good luck! Truing is a fantastic skill to learn.