I just got a set of rims for my fixie and I’m not happy with how much deviation I see especially in the rear wheel, about 1.5mm.
I can probably adjust them but I was wondering if that’s typical/acceptable for a brand new set of rims from retrospec.
by amineyeah
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I know nothing about bikes I’m say SEND IT 🚴!!!!
That would bug the hell out of me. It’s easier than you think to fix it yourself, but a wheel true is like $20 at a shop
Remove brake pads problem solved
Sometimes machine built wheels will have a wobble. Safety wise, should be fine. I’d ride it. If it bugs you, it’s not too hard of a fix. If you want to fix it yourself just go in quarter turns on the nipples and use the brakes or a ziptie as a guide.
Yes
You’re absolutely fine. I am a little extra when it comes to trueing and I go closer and closer, but it really isnt a big deal. Do it relatively often, and dont worry too much about how close you get it. Check like every 6 months of regular riding or so and adjust as needed
I wouldn’t tolerate that
Rideable? Yeah. Ideal? No. Depending on where you are, see if theres a bike coop in your city. Use their truing stand and get it dialed. Or like others said, the ziptie method on the frame. Learning to true is a clutch skill to have.
Worry more about the tension of the spokes, if their tight then you don’t have much to worry about
Spec is 0.5 mm, that’s about 5 sheets of paper. Check it yourself.
I personally think you should true it, it’s not that hard.
Is it acceptable for brand-new wheels? No. Acceptable to ride yes.
A spoke wrench will solve this for you ez.
Throw the whole bike out, if that’s not an option, get a cheap spike wrench and watch some videos, read some Sheldon, it’s very easy to true a wheel to damn near perfect once you learn, and it’s worth learning
> The British Standard (BS EN 14764) for a bike wheel is up to 1 mm lateral and/or radial run-out each way (so a 2 mm ‘wobble’ meets the standard!).
Professionally built wheels usually aim for 0.5 mm though.