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The only time I've had spokes that needed more than 1-2 full turns to tighten, the spokes were visibally loose, I.E. you could wiggle the spoke very freely and nearly see the nipple moving within the rim eyelets.
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MUni
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thank you for the reply's i have loosened them ever so slightly so there is a tiny bit of movement when squeezed together hard.
is this still to tight? |
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MUni
Join Date: May 2013
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Help!!!
HELP!!!
![]() I was loosening the spokes up on my 24" oracle when it went wonky so much so it wont even spin round any more it just jams in the frame ![]() ![]() ![]() what should i do i thought i had the spokes even on both sides but it is still wonky HELP what can i do i am sceduald to ride it for a video this weekend and at the moment it is useless ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Don't worry. This is a chance to learn something. I suggest that you loosen off all the spokes until they are all slack. Then starting at valve spoke, tighten each spoke until all of the spokes are moderately slack, i.e. springy. Then take a break for 30 minutes and forget about the wheel. When you come back start tightening the spokes more slowly 1/4 turn each until they become less springy. Now spin the wheel and check that the rim is true. If so continue tightening spokes 1/4 turn each until taut i.e. 1/8 inch movement with firm squeeze. Make yourself comfortable when doing all of this. Turn your unicycle upside down and sit a on a chair. If you're comfortable then you will do better job.
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Good enough: enemy of perfection
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If unibokk's advice doesn't work for you (though it is really good advice), you can always take it to a bike shop and have them do it as a last resort.
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MUni
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thank you for the advice
![]() i thought it would be easier it take the wheel off the frame and in doing so the disc break caliper has closed up as if the break is on ![]() how can i get the two pads inside to open up again so i can put the wheel back on? |
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#23 |
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Don't turn any screws on the caliper. Instead just prise the pads apart with a flat tipped screwdriver a chisel.
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MUni
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thanks, i managed to get the wheel back on only to find out that it is still wonky
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My LBS told me they charge $30 (~20 pounds) for a wheelbuild, so it shouldn't be too bad.
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They can fix it, once nothing's badly damaged. If they start working on it straight away, then it should only take about thirty minutes or so. Ask them how much will it cost before handing in your unicycle. I think they will enjoy the novelty of working on a unicycle. Maybe you can watch as they fix your wheel and pick up a few tips.
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Good enough: enemy of perfection
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If they laugh at you then they are terrible businessmen, and you need to find a different LBS. Mine thought the uni wheelset was cool, and it only cost around 30-40 bucks...
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wes style!!
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I had a kid bring in a nimbus wheel that needed love and found me a new riding buddy
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That's cool, were you working at a bike shop?
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wes style!!
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I am, i hate working 2 jobs but its worth it most of the time
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