Butterbean Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Ok so here's a real challenging circumstance... My shimano Rs20 front wheel had a broken spoke a few weeks back. Wheel went in, replaced spoke, got trued. All ok. Until tonight. While fitting, I notice that the rim is off centre. Ie, when fitting, the rim is heavily biased towards on side of the fork at the top, between the brake pads. Now it does correct itself if I put the wheel in and straighten then tighten the QR, but as soon as weight is on, the fork ends level the hub and the rim pushes against the brake block. At first I thought it was maybe the fork being skew or something, but when I out a different wheel in, it's perfect. So how does one correct this? Wheel rebuild? Did the first lbs not true it correctly? Any help? Thanks!
PeterF Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Sounds like the "wheelbuilder" who fixed the wheel dished it slightly, like a back wheel. Take it back and let them correct it.
Butterbean Posted June 12, 2013 Author Posted June 12, 2013 What do you mean, "like a back wheel"? Sorry very new to all of this...
johannrissik Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Start here http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html Enjoy
Butterbean Posted June 12, 2013 Author Posted June 12, 2013 Start here http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html Enjoy Haha just read most of that... Didn't pick too much up regarding the problem. Kinda annoyed now as on closer inspection, which, granted, I should have done before leaving, I noticed that some of the spokes (which are bladed) are now twisted sideways... That can't be good... I'll take bit back tomorrow and hopefully we won't have any issues... Definitely skew. I have it in a separate fork and definitely off centre... Thanks guys
wendfan Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 You will be better of taking it to another shop. The person replacing the spoke obviously don't know what he doing.
V12man Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Turn it 180 degrees and try fitting it again first before taking it to a shop to check the dishing is correct.
Sani Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Had the same problem , once You start breaking spokes I think its better to replace the lot ,
Butterbean Posted June 13, 2013 Author Posted June 13, 2013 Ok so just dropped it off... They agreed it was wrong.. So they said they'll have to re dish the wheel. I'll fetch tomorrow and let you know. It may have been my fault slightly, as I did ask the shop to do the work in about a quarter of the normal time they give for collections. So maybe a rushed job? Sucks but at least no arguments with re doing the work!
Dustbin Dog Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Ok so just dropped it off... They agreed it was wrong.. So they said they'll have to re dish the wheel. I'll fetch tomorrow and let you know. It may have been my fault slightly, as I did ask the shop to do the work in about a quarter of the normal time they give for collections. So maybe a rushed job? Sucks but at least no arguments with re doing the work! Does not matter, how can one fix a wheel and then give it back to the customer and it aint fixed, EISH!!! Sani 1
Reg Lizard Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 If it aint fixed properly it aint fixed at all ;-)
Butterbean Posted June 13, 2013 Author Posted June 13, 2013 Yeah unfortunately it's a problem that can only really be seen once the wheel is on the bike... Not blaming them too much! Haha thanks guys
Johan Bornman Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Ok so here's a real challenging circumstance... My shimano Rs20 front wheel had a broken spoke a few weeks back. Wheel went in, replaced spoke, got trued. All ok. Until tonight. While fitting, I notice that the rim is off centre. Ie, when fitting, the rim is heavily biased towards on side of the fork at the top, between the brake pads. Now it does correct itself if I put the wheel in and straighten then tighten the QR, but as soon as weight is on, the fork ends level the hub and the rim pushes against the brake block. At first I thought it was maybe the fork being skew or something, but when I out a different wheel in, it's perfect. So how does one correct this? Wheel rebuild? Did the first lbs not true it correctly? Any help? Thanks!It sounds like the wheel's dishing is out. There's a special tool to check that but as someone did suggest, if you reverse the wheel, it should now touch the other side. If that's the case, the dishing is out. If you are in the Northcliff area, bring it and I'll take a look. I'm not a doctor, but I will take a look.
DR ◣◢ Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Why would they redo the dish if only one spoke was replaced... Did you try to fit the wheel the other way round? Im willing to put money on the fact that you will have an out dish again when you get the wheel back.
SaKiwi Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) LBS's do make mistakes, like all of you guys ready to kill the "wheelbuilder"The lesson is to take the complete bike, if possible, so the guys can check everything before they make you pay for it. It is obviously the dish that was out, and it's easy to see when you put the wheel back.Just my 2c Edited June 13, 2013 by LikeToRide
Johan Bornman Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Why would they redo the dish if only one spoke was replaced... Did you try to fit the wheel the other way round? Im willing to put money on the fact that you will have an out dish again when you get the wheel back.I dunno. But you will be surprised what happens out there. Often the dish isn't out, but the wrong spacers on the axle, they swap them etc.
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