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dannyboy
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buckled wheel
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August 13, 2006, 06:04 PM »
can you straighten a wheel if so how cheers
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oberonspacefruit
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August 13, 2006, 06:05 PM »
adjusting the spokes with a spoke key can sort it if its not too bad. its a bit tricky though.
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duncan
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August 13, 2006, 06:36 PM »
Is this the bike you just bought? I feel bad now for encouraging you
Only joking, you should be able to fix it as long as the rim isn't actually damaged, tricky though as mentioned above.
Have a read of the many wheel truing webpages, such as these:
http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/skills/spokes.htm
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=81
I've only fixed mountainbike wheels myself, though I imagine it's much the same for BMX.
Go slowly, remembering how much you've tightened/loosened the spokes.
A bike shop will also do it, charge will depend on the time required - might be cheaper than you think, worth asking if you're worried about damaging them.
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lazychubs
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August 13, 2006, 06:39 PM »
was it the wheel with the db bars
as you will need to despoke it
then straighten the rim with pressure then respoke it
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stoke bloke
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August 13, 2006, 06:40 PM »
as obi wan space cadet just said , tricky but possible if the buckle isn't too bad.on the other hand if it is got a ding, flat spot or is egg shaped then it is time for a new wheel rim.
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lazychubs
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August 13, 2006, 06:41 PM »
ive fixed wheels with flat spots and very bad eggs
prob is they only good for show as it weakens em lol
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ORB
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August 13, 2006, 06:49 PM »
stick it in the freezer
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duncan
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August 13, 2006, 06:55 PM »
I completely missed seeing the thread above: "Stidd's Wheel Build How-To"
Have a read of that for tips.
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Coastvl
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August 14, 2006, 10:52 AM »
lol @ Orb.
It's a peice of pi$$ mate. I use and old pair of forks when I do them.
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