A little wobble is acceptable and will not be noticed most of the time
. And it will not damage the wheel. I would wait until the 3 month tune-up as some other things are likely to need attention by then. Better to be out of a ride once than to be taking it back in every week.
Why is my mountain bike wheel wobbling?
So, what causes these wobbles? The two main causes for side to side wobbles in a bike wheel are
loose bearings and the wheel not being true
. At the same time, damaged hubs and cones could also make your bike’s wheel rock sideways.
Should bike wheels wobble?
Wobble it up and down a few times
. There should be absolutely no movement besides the spinning it’s meant to be doing. If this is wobbling, just tighten the hub cones slightly until there is no play. The rule is No play, No binding.
How do I fix my mountain bike tire wobble?
How do you true a bike wheel?
How do I fix my Maxxis tire wobble?
How do I stop my bike wheel from wobbling?
The best way to make sure a bicycle rim stops wobbling is through
using a method called “truing” the wheel
. The spokes on your bike all work together to keep the rim straight, each one pulling in a slightly different direction at the same force in order to keep the wheel straight.
How do you fix a wobbly bike tire?
How do you tighten a mountain bike hub?
How long does it take to true a bike wheel?
Except when you complain. Then it takes
1-2 weeks
. During the busy season, which is now, a bike mechanic can do 5-7 tune-ups a day, less if he has to deal with customers. BTW, if he trues your wheel, and your derailleur shifts into the spokes, you are ok with that, right?
Why do bike wheels go out of true?
One of the most common reasons wheels go out of true:
loose spokes
. Check tension by squeezing two spokes at a time between your thumb and fingers, says LaPorta. A really loose spoke will be obvious (as you do this more often, you’ll be able to feel subtle differences).
How do you balance mountain bike tires?
Is it normal for new tires to wobble?
As stated earlier,
tires are very consistent, they will wobble at the same speed every time
, whether, you’re driving at a constant speed, braking, or accelerating. So if you car shakes at the same speed (or speeds) every time, tires are the first thing to check.
How do you true a mountain bike wheel?
How tight should MTB spokes be?
Put your thumb around one spoke and your fingers around the spoke next to it and squeeze.
The spokes should feel tight and firm
. They should have just a little give when you squeeze them fairly hard.
Is it OK to ride a bike with a broken spoke?
“
Yes! Riding a bike with a broken spoke will not cause much harm to the wheels
. However, we suggest you remove the spoke from the nipple to avoid further damage to the tires.” That said, riding the bike with only one or two broken spokes is not dangerous.
