Looks like a quick release wheel, probably just got knocked out of alignment. See if you can’t open the skewer and reseat the wheel in the dropouts
DramaticPlace2658 on
Is it your wheel that’s not straight or is it just the mudguard got knocked ?
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WitnessOfCthulhu on
Normal thing on this headset style. Just loosen the stem bolt, realign your handlebar and retighten it
Lord-Mashington on
Loosen your stem, straighten handlebars with the wheel, then retighten the stem.
cowbythestream on
Could also be that your handlebars need to be straightened. Loosen the nut on top with an Allen wrench that fits. Might have to knock the head to break the wedge loose. Straighten handlebars and tighten bolt.
zed42 on
it’s hard to tell, but:
if the entire front wheel and fork is pointing left when the handlebars are pointing straight, then it’s a misalignment of the fork and is easily fixable. the shop can do it, or you can grab the wheel with your knees and jerk the handlebar in the correct direction to align it.
if the entire wheel is pointing left and the fork is pointing straight, then you just need to re-seat the wheel… release it from the fork, set it straight, and clamp it back on.
if the front half of the wheel is pointing left and the back half is straight, then you need to straighten your wheel.. the shop can do that
if the fender is pointing one way and the wheel is pointing straight, then the fender needs aligning
Independent-Bonus378 on
Put the wheel between your legs and twist the bar straight. Tighten the bolt if you wish, assuming you’re not going crazy on that bike but rather Sunday cruising.
soaero on
I’d say “loosen the bolt, straighten, retighten” like everyone else, but looking at that second photo it sure looks like the wheel isn’t aligned with the fork. I’d check that the wheel is properly in the fork, make sure the wheel itself doesn’t have any damage, and then straighten the fork.
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Looks like a quick release wheel, probably just got knocked out of alignment. See if you can’t open the skewer and reseat the wheel in the dropouts
Is it your wheel that’s not straight or is it just the mudguard got knocked ?
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Normal thing on this headset style. Just loosen the stem bolt, realign your handlebar and retighten it
Loosen your stem, straighten handlebars with the wheel, then retighten the stem.
Could also be that your handlebars need to be straightened. Loosen the nut on top with an Allen wrench that fits. Might have to knock the head to break the wedge loose. Straighten handlebars and tighten bolt.
it’s hard to tell, but:
if the entire front wheel and fork is pointing left when the handlebars are pointing straight, then it’s a misalignment of the fork and is easily fixable. the shop can do it, or you can grab the wheel with your knees and jerk the handlebar in the correct direction to align it.
if the entire wheel is pointing left and the fork is pointing straight, then you just need to re-seat the wheel… release it from the fork, set it straight, and clamp it back on.
if the front half of the wheel is pointing left and the back half is straight, then you need to straighten your wheel.. the shop can do that
if the fender is pointing one way and the wheel is pointing straight, then the fender needs aligning
Put the wheel between your legs and twist the bar straight. Tighten the bolt if you wish, assuming you’re not going crazy on that bike but rather Sunday cruising.
I’d say “loosen the bolt, straighten, retighten” like everyone else, but looking at that second photo it sure looks like the wheel isn’t aligned with the fork. I’d check that the wheel is properly in the fork, make sure the wheel itself doesn’t have any damage, and then straighten the fork.
Beautiful bike btw