How true should a MTB wheel be!

[Sidmouth]

My back 29 acher wheel has a sight buckle in it, nothing major and I cannot feel it when I ride.

But I can see it when I spin the wheel, so basically it is just irritating, the buckle I don’t think is too bad like 2mm in one direction.

 

Should I just ignore it or do I take it to my LBS, check in in, wait 2 days and all the rest, I fear that they put too much tension on a few spokes to get the truing right!

What is the rule of thumb on these things, as an ex roady True wheels where important but at an average speed of 15km on a MTB is it paramount?

[dirtrider]

I thought if a wheel on MTB is not buckled then there is a problem !!

[Karman de Lange]

Just true it yourself. 10 minutes work. Youtube is your friend if you not done it before.

[Cav']

2 days to true a wheel is a bit harsh, surely you can get it back the same or next day if you plan right.

Does the rotor touch the brake pads due to the buckle?

 

Take the wheel off and keep it in your car and when you pass a lbs drop it off. (Quite easy if you think about it)

[Wyatt Earp]

The most true wheel is the most loyal one.

[HowellingWulf]

The most true wheel is the most loyal one.

...until next time, take care of yourselves... And each other.

[openmind]

A strong MTB wheel is better than a true MTB wheel.

 

MTB tyres typically are "buckled" more than 2mm anyway so I would not worry unless you think the wheel is structurally unsound.

[scotty]

Change your LBS, mine does it on the spot and does not charge.

[KaKa]

u sure it is not just the tyre that seems buckled?

my maxxis does this

[fanievb]

My back 29 acher wheel has a sight buckle in it, nothing major and I cannot feel it when I ride.

But I can see it when I spin the wheel, so basically it is just irritating, the buckle I don’t think is too bad like 2mm in one direction.

 

Should I just ignore it or do I take it to my LBS, check in in, wait 2 days and all the rest, I fear that they put too much tension on a few spokes to get the truing right!

What is the rule of thumb on these things, as an ex roady True wheels where important but at an average speed of 15km on a MTB is it paramount?

 

you sure its not the tire?

 

my rims are true but when i put a tire on it and spin it looks buckled

[faanie]

 

Does the rotor touch the brake pads due to the buckle?

 

 

Can that happen with discs due to a buckled wheel?

[braailegend]

I only true a rim when it touches the frame, lol

[Cav']

 

Can that happen with discs due to a buckled wheel?

Not often but I've seen it happen before

[Sidmouth]

Took it to my LBS

they had a quick look and did a little truing, they said just like OPENMIND said, rather slightly buckled but strong than a perfectly true rim that is about to blow spokes.

 

This is what they don't tell you on YOUTUBE, by tensioning a few spokes can true the rim, but it throws off the synchronisity of the entire wheel build.

[Soufflé]

Took it to my LBS

they had a quick look and did a little truing, they said just like OPENMIND said, rather slightly buckled but strong than a perfectly true rim that is about to blow spokes.

 

This is what they don't tell you on YOUTUBE, by tensioning a few spokes can true the rim, but it throws off the synchronisity of the entire wheel build.

Once buckled 10mm+ always a slight wobble

[Skylark]

1mm run out on the rim is pretty much spec for any set of wheels with disc brakes, anything less than that is just wasting your time searching for perfection that may never materialize.