"Good thread, too.
(BTW, I should disclose that Bike Rides Around Sydney is now sold out. See how well disclosure works?)"
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do bikes require wheel alignments??
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Alexander Jul 28, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Guysreasonably new to riding ( had a new pinarello for approx 8 months). recently noticed that the ride has become much more bumpy than previous. Ride feels extremely stiff with lots of vibration…Continue
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Garryw replied to Christopher Larkins's discussion do bikes require wheel alignments??"
Definitely.
It is not often done, but perhaps it should be...... I have used the following methods (Sheldon may have described them - I have seen descriptions but can't recall where), especially on bikes where it is…"
"Yes, well spotted."
back street boy replied to Christopher Larkins's discussion do bikes require wheel alignments??"Actually you started a thread on disclosure, not disclosumer"
"Noted with thanks - I knew it was wrong, but couldn't think what the (correct) alternative was. And to think I once started a thread on disclosumer. So at least I once knew what I was talking about."
Neil Alexander replied to Christopher Larkins's discussion do bikes require wheel alignments??"Depends on where the quote is stolen sourced from.
Of course, if I had written those words myself rather than lazily copied them from the link embedded therein, I would have typed "recognised".
But thanks for being pedantic. We pedants…"
baa baa replied to Christopher Larkins's discussion do bikes require wheel alignments??""A disclaimer is generally any statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of rights and obligations that may be exercised and enforced by parties in a legally recognized relationship."
so that would be recognized or…"
Neil Alexander replied to Christopher Larkins's discussion do bikes require wheel alignments??"Disclaimer: Mark is a friend...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again and again and again and again...
That's disclosure, people.
"A disclaimer is generally any statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of…"
timothy.clifford replied to Christopher Larkins's discussion do bikes require wheel alignments??"aka The Principle of Silence"
"Well at least you got off to the right start! ;-)
Agree with all of JG's advice, with two little additions:
1) Give the frame a good looking over for any possible cracks. They can be hard to spot, but usually you'll see them as hairline…"
James Gray replied to Christopher Larkins's discussion do bikes require wheel alignments??"There are a few things you can do to check for problems yourself before taking it to the shop.
Check that your wheels are running true by lifting the bike and spinning the wheel. Watch as it passes through the brake caliper and look for side to side…"
timothy.clifford replied to Christopher Larkins's discussion do bikes require wheel alignments??"Rule #1 - Obey The Rules.
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Christopher Larkins posted a discussiondo bikes require wheel alignments??
Hi Guysreasonably new to riding ( had a new pinarello for approx 8 months). recently noticed that the ride has become much more bumpy than previous. Ride feels extremely stiff with lots of vibration through the frame particularly on Sydney's roads, steering feels like you have to hold more firm and control, if it was a car i would say it feels like it needs a wheel alignment. You know when you get a new car then after about 30-40,000K you start to feel and hear things and the ride is not as…See More
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- Summer Hill
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- Pinarello quattro, campy groupset, campy rims, roubaix tires
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