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Alex F
On a road bike. I have 2 triathlons coming up in the next two months and I don't want any breakdowns during my races. Also, how much does having the wheels trued usually cost?
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Spin each wheel by hand when the bike is off the ground. Look at the rim where it passes the brake pads. A wheel that needs trued will look like it is moving from side to side as it spins. Make sure you are looking at the rim not the tire. Often tires have imperfections that make them untrue.
If it moves a tiny bit, I wouldn't bother. If it is very noticeable have it trued.
The shops I deal with charge $10 -- seems to be the going rate. When I carry them in unannounced, they can have them done while I wait. Expect them to dismount the tire while truing the wheel.
Spin each wheel by hand when the bike is off the ground. Look at the rim where it passes the brake pads. A wheel that needs trued will look like it is moving from side to side as it spins. Make sure you are looking at the rim not the tire. Often tires have imperfections that make them untrue.
If it moves a tiny bit, I wouldn't bother. If it is very noticeable have it trued.
The shops I deal with charge $10 -- seems to be the going rate. When I carry them in unannounced, they can have them done while I wait. Expect them to dismount the tire while truing the wheel.
I have a triathlon on a trail (Mountain Biking) but should I train with a road bike?
Tanner Tan
I only own a road bike. Should I train with the road bike then borrow a mountain bike before race day?
Answer
Wow you got yourself into a pickle.
I know of guys that only own mountain bikes and ride them on the road triathlons, 1/2's, and duathlons. Just never heard of someone having a road only for an upcoming trail tri.
I really think you need to train at some point on a mountain bike as the discipline is different than road. You really need the trail experience. Not only the gearing difference and spin difference.
Other than some cycling is better than no cycling training school of thought, get a mountain bike under yourself and train.
Wow you got yourself into a pickle.
I know of guys that only own mountain bikes and ride them on the road triathlons, 1/2's, and duathlons. Just never heard of someone having a road only for an upcoming trail tri.
I really think you need to train at some point on a mountain bike as the discipline is different than road. You really need the trail experience. Not only the gearing difference and spin difference.
Other than some cycling is better than no cycling training school of thought, get a mountain bike under yourself and train.
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