Extreme novice here – just replaced a tube in my back tire and I noticed a wobble when I put the wheel back on. I rode it about 15 miles today and did notice it was slightly less smooth than usual but not too bad. Will probably take it to my LBS to get tuned up for spring but was hoping to ride through the winter months (US North East) when it is nice enough. Should I take it now to get this looked at or can I ride it out?
by JoPMa28
5 Comments
The tire might not be fully seated.
Make sure bead is seated all the way around. I don’t think the tire is on right
Keep putting air into the tube until you hear the satisfying pings of it seating. Try not to go over 120psi though. It should seat before you reach that point. If not, let some air out, get a spray. Title with a little soap and water and spray it around the bead and try again.
If your tire is seated and fully inflated, you might need tension adjusted on the spokes
Can’t tell based on tire. Is the rim true? Put a zip tie on frame and cut it so it just touches rim and spin.