sean1993 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hey guys, ive got a buckle in my back wheel ...... causeing it to rub my frame .. how do i fix a buckle please thx!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Can either get a decent spoke key and try straightening it yourself or if your not sure best thing would be to take it to a bike shop and ask them to true it up for you, can always ask them for some advice on doing it while your there as well so you know if it happens again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_echo26 Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/truing.html^^ Very good guide on how to true wheels When it says to put the wheel in a truing stand just ignore it. Use the space between the brake pads and the rim to find the buckle.Also you don't have to take the tyre and tube off. Its fine to leave them on. Edited October 31, 2009 by duncan_echo26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho :D Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hi ,I think you should use a spoke key because it should stay stronger than hitting it if you were going to try that , Or you could take it up to your local bike shop and ask them to do it for you because they should know best because it is there job.Do you have any pictures so we can see the damage because it may be very bad and not repairable .Hope i helped,Nacho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean1993 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hi ,I think you should use a spoke key because it should stay stronger than hitting it if you were going to try that , Or you could take it up to your local bike shop and ask them to do it for you because they should know best because it is there job.Do you have any pictures so we can see the damage because it may be very bad and not repairable .Hope i helped,Nacho Its only a little one just its causein it to rub against frame very light!! thx guys , nope sorry no pics atm il get soem though of my bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 If its rubbing against the frame are you 100% sure your wheel is perfectly straight in the frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 If its rubbing against the frame are you 100% sure your wheel is perfectly straight in the frame?+1 if it's only little it shouldnt rub the frame. Re aline your wheel so it's in the CENTER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George.E Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/wiki/Truing_a_wheelAll you need to know is right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Once you get the hang of truing a wheel its very easy after that, you wont have to take it to a bike shop. Just use the wiki link from what Echo Lite 94 sent through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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