Could be just the tire. Check by placing something on the frame touching the rim and spin it. If the distance between the rim and the thing you placed changes, it’s not the tire.
It would be either the seating of the wheel with the frame or a wheel that needs trueing.
beersngears on
If it’s true and slammed like that, take it out and put it in with the drive on the other side, slam it and see what happens. If it hits the same side, your frame is bent, if it hits th other side, the rim isn’t dished properly.
DarthBinksRulesAll on
Could be lots of things, easiest thing is just loosen the left nut and push it in to make it straight, hardest thing could be just because a wheel is true doesn’t mean it’s “faced” or “dished” I forget what they call it it’s been a few years. Basically just means not on center lol
Fast_Hold5211 on
Could need truing. I’d take it into your local bike shop they can usually do it for around 20-30$ per wheel
Realistic_Tear_4911 on
Love it when someone doesn’t know what they’re doing.
First put the chain on.
Second pull wheel back making chain tight.
Third tighten opposite side if still pulled to the left (non chain side) the loosen left side use your hand to pull wheel straight then tighten.
If all that is to hard stop riding seriously.
Affectionate-Sun9373 on
If you take the wheel out and put it in backwards, does it do the same thing? If yes, your frame is twisted.
Zestyclose_Yard8120 on
Just loosen and tighten bolts until straight. No frame and wheel are going to be perfect that’s why there’s chain tensioners
MiketheBike88 on
Is tire close to the left side at the bottom bracket?
If so, the frame is probably straight, and the wheel dish is probably off.
In other words, the wheel is true, but not centered.
You can try to correct this yourself without too much risk:
1. Let the air out of the tire.
2. Using a spoke wrench, loosen all of the spoke nipples 1/4 turn each on the left side of the wheel.
3. Tighten the spoke nipples on the right side of the rim 1/4 turn each.
4. Air up the tire and check it. If it is still not far enough right, then repeat.
The worst that can happen is to bring the wheel into a bicycle shop to have it trued.
BTW, I worked in a bicycle shop for 15 years, and have trued hundreds of wheels.
thelastone72 on
How tight is you adjustment, DM me pictures on your stays
MagicOrpheus310 on
Applying the brake while the axle bolts are undone should push the wheel to the centre, then you can tighten the bolts and release the brake, then give the wheel a spin to make sure it doesn’t wobble side to side.
Slightly bent dropouts can cause the wheel to do this as you tighten the bolts so try to tighten each side at the same time so they clamp the wheel evenly instead of one side first then the other.
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Could be just the tire. Check by placing something on the frame touching the rim and spin it. If the distance between the rim and the thing you placed changes, it’s not the tire.
It would be either the seating of the wheel with the frame or a wheel that needs trueing.
If it’s true and slammed like that, take it out and put it in with the drive on the other side, slam it and see what happens. If it hits the same side, your frame is bent, if it hits th other side, the rim isn’t dished properly.
Could be lots of things, easiest thing is just loosen the left nut and push it in to make it straight, hardest thing could be just because a wheel is true doesn’t mean it’s “faced” or “dished” I forget what they call it it’s been a few years. Basically just means not on center lol
Could need truing. I’d take it into your local bike shop they can usually do it for around 20-30$ per wheel
Love it when someone doesn’t know what they’re doing.
First put the chain on.
Second pull wheel back making chain tight.
Third tighten opposite side if still pulled to the left (non chain side) the loosen left side use your hand to pull wheel straight then tighten.
If all that is to hard stop riding seriously.
If you take the wheel out and put it in backwards, does it do the same thing? If yes, your frame is twisted.
Just loosen and tighten bolts until straight. No frame and wheel are going to be perfect that’s why there’s chain tensioners
Is tire close to the left side at the bottom bracket?
If so, the frame is probably straight, and the wheel dish is probably off.
In other words, the wheel is true, but not centered.
You can try to correct this yourself without too much risk:
1. Let the air out of the tire.
2. Using a spoke wrench, loosen all of the spoke nipples 1/4 turn each on the left side of the wheel.
3. Tighten the spoke nipples on the right side of the rim 1/4 turn each.
4. Air up the tire and check it. If it is still not far enough right, then repeat.
The worst that can happen is to bring the wheel into a bicycle shop to have it trued.
BTW, I worked in a bicycle shop for 15 years, and have trued hundreds of wheels.
How tight is you adjustment, DM me pictures on your stays
Applying the brake while the axle bolts are undone should push the wheel to the centre, then you can tighten the bolts and release the brake, then give the wheel a spin to make sure it doesn’t wobble side to side.
Slightly bent dropouts can cause the wheel to do this as you tighten the bolts so try to tighten each side at the same time so they clamp the wheel evenly instead of one side first then the other.