Just got this bike, but didn’t realize till I got home the front end is all funky and not aligned. Is this an easy fix or should I bring it to a bike shop? I took the wheel off to check things out but nothing looked abnormal. Bike is a 29” Hyper Carbon X.
by Marsburnsred
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You also may want them to look at the fact the fork doesn’t have a top cap on the right leg. Where did you get this from??
well, half of your shock is missing. This is dangerous and should not be ridden at all as it stands. Considering its a no name brand bike, its probably not replaceable.
Id look around and see if you have any local bike recyclers who stock old bike parts, or repair them for others and see if you can replace the front fork entirely. Don’t ride it as it is, its a deathtrap.
if you can get your money back, might be worth a try as well.
I wouldn’t bring it to a bike shop just yet, instead bring it to wherever you got it and either swap it for another one or get your money back. Go over it with a fine tooth comb – keeping in mind these big box bikes are assembled by a random 17 year old in the back.
From Walmart? Return it.
Can you take a picture from the axle?
Your problem is you’re riding in Crocs.
At first id have a look if you fitted it correctly in the dropouts on the fork and if it’s actually tight and not loose(something you should do before you ride after buying no matter what)
And i assume the wheel stays in that position if you spin it and not start wobblinf left and right because if it starts wobbling it needs to be trued via the spokes..
And as others have pointed out your right top cap is missing on the fork, but since its a cheap bike i assume its a dud cap anyway with no settings on it. But still i would get something to plug in there..