DeeDougie Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) I've bought a 2nd hand bike and I've just done my first bleed on my rear hs11 brake. Its apparent that the rear wheel isn't completely true and a slight "buckle" can be seen when its in free wheel. The brake is still awful and spongy and I think I've established new pads are required because I cant seem to line them up close enough to the rim.. but im assuming the true-ness of the wheel is still going to be an issue with rubbing new pads!?!.... How important is a true wheel in trials? Obviously it plays a big part in road racing but with all of the drops gaps hops and explosive riding etc is it going to be a persistent problem or will new pads generally be the answer or is a combo of the both needed. Thanks in advance gents! I JUST WANT TO GET OUT RIDING haha brand new to trials and I've not been able to ride yet! Edited September 8, 2013 by DeeDougie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfor Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 My wheels never stay true for more then a couple of rides, but as soon as they start to get loose I noitice it! When I pedal hard the wheel turns (probably sound stupid but I cant think of a better way of puting it) so the rim touches the pad on one side, making it harder to pedal. So the more power I put into a move the less power I actually get out of the bike, if that makes any sense. Normal rolling around and doing rolling moves is not as much of a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom@eastcoasttrials Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 the spongyness might be down to the bleed mate trappee air give it a re bleed and try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 the spongyness might be down to the bleed mate trappee air give it a re bleed and try again to be honest I don't think it is the bleed buddy. as soon as I touch the lever the pads move.. I just think the brake setup is wrong and the pads are too worn!?.. Do I need new pads or the double whammy of true wheel AND pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Pads aren't that expensive and you can true your own wheel for nowt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Pads aren't that expensive and you can true your own wheel for nowt! .......go on........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 my wheels have been really buckled in the past...just set your pads further away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialskidy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Spend a few quid on a spoke key and learn to true your wheel off youtube or google, easy enough to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) my wheels have been really buckled in the past...just set your pads further away. but then I don't get any bite!?... eg. too spongy. Spend a few quid on a spoke key and learn to true your wheel off youtube or google, easy enough to do. 'Triffic! thanks I'll Have a look now!..... Im assuming then that its pretty important to keep them true? Edited September 8, 2013 by DeeDougie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 distance from the rim won't make any difference in terms of spongeyness if the bleed is good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Makes life easy if they're true as it means you can set your rim brakes up properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 distance from the rim won't make any difference in terms of spongeyness if the bleed is good so another re bleed is going to need to be required then... I thought it was a good bleed but obviously not! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 yeah sorry pal, generally if your pads move when you pull the lever instantly it suggests the air is elsewhere, like the slaves or hidden in the hose. truing wheels don't take long to learnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 use new washers on the calipers as well, as it makes setting up a brake much easier, and will prevent your calipers from being out of line and wearing your pads funny. keeping your wheels true and ensuring the spokes are all kept to a good tension will extend the life of your wheel; it gets easier to do it and it's a handy skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Where are you from? Find your friendly local trials rider with experience and see what they say. A lot easier than trying to explain over the interwebs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Im in maidstone kent. Not seen anyone on here ftom the area to be honest and ive had a browse on the organised rides etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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