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Old 06-17-11, 09:38 AM
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I usually stress relieve the wheel by laying it on the ground, placing my hands at 3:00 & 9:00, and leaning on it a bit, rotate 1/3, repeat (twice), then flip the wheel over & repeat. You'll probably hear a few pings & pops as the spokes untwist.
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