Hey Everyone, I bought a 2024 trek marlin 5 gen 3 on facebook marketplace as my first MTB. I believe everything is in good condition besides the back tire wobbling.
Is this normal? If not can someone please tell me how it affects my riding and how to fix it.
by SMOKEY-4LZ
8 Comments
No you have to revise the spokes
It’s normal for Maxxis tyres…
Could be a few things – sometimes tires aren’t perfectly round (Maxxis in particular is known for this), sometimes the bead isn’t well seated (inflating to max psi and bouncing the tire around should fix that), sometimes the wheel needs to be trued (if you’re new that’s probably easier to have a shop fix but it’s doable at home if you’re inclined), and worst case it’s a bent rim (with this little wobble I’d say very unlikely but it’s possible).
You need to true the wheel. It happens regularly
This is not a concerning level of wobble. It happens over time while riding.
You can true the wheel now if you want to or just keep an eye on and it true it when it gets a bit worse. The reason to keep a wheel true is because wobbly wheels are weak wheels and you’re more likely to break spokes.
Only specialized tool you will need is a spoke wrench. You’ll also need some zip ties to help you see where the rim is wobbly. Look up a beginner wheel truing video on YouTube when you’re ready.
No it’s not normal but it’s MTb who cares lol
Perfect, looks good to me. Like a roof that just showed me with a big hole on the side and rotten. What the fuck is this site for? I don’t think I understand reddit.
Yes. The new normal. Like covid.