Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

The best way to make sure your bike doesn't wobble is to make an "adjustment". This implies the bending of one side of the wheel rim relative to the other, and not "erased spots".

Steps

1. 1 Find the place where the wheel rim bends.
2. 2 Flip the bike upside down.
3. 3 Check the spoke tension at the bend.
   • If there is absolutely no tension on one side of the rim, it's time to change the wheel.
   • If there is a tension on the spokes, then by adjusting it, you can align the rim.
4. 4 As you tighten the spokes on one side and loosen them on the other, try to align the rim.
5. 5 Be careful. The alignment process is complex and requires care. After completing it, the tension on the spokes on both sides should be almost the same.
6. 6 Re-tighten the knitting needles. If the wheel has bulging or concave spots, tighten the spokes in the bulging area and loosen in the concave one, which is usually opposite the convex one. BEFORE tightening knitting needles in convex areas, loosen knitting needles in concave areas.

Tips

• If you are going to adjust multiple bikes, use a centering stand. They come in a variety of models, ranging from $ 40 to $ 200, and are sold in bike shops or supermarkets.
• Adjust in small pull-ups, turning the spoke nipple a quarter turn.
• If you do not have a spoke wrench and you need to make adjustments, it is better to remove the tire and tube from the rim. Use a flat head screwdriver to turn the spoke nipples from the outside of the rim.
• You will have to adjust several knitting needles. It is not possible to align a wheel rim with just one spoke.
• Make sure to turn the spoke in the right direction. If you use the upper part of the nipple, turning to the right will extend the spoke, and to the left it loosens. Consider in which direction you will need to turn the nipple when using a screwdriver.
• Make sure you are using the correct key size. These can be purchased at most bike shops. If the key is the wrong size, the edges of the nipple may be rounded and you will not be able to scroll.

Warnings

• When using a spoke wrench, be sure to turn the wrench in the opposite direction to the normal direction. Tighten by turning to the left! To loosen, turn right! This is because you are working with the underside of the nipple.
• Be careful! During adjustment (alignment), it is easy to make the wheels larger than they were originally.

What do you need

• Spoke wrench or small adjustable wrench (be very careful)
• Centering stand or blocking pads