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06-20-22, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by B.U.F.F.

...And now I'm bored to death...

Good time to learn how to true your own wheels. You can also replace your spokes with some stronger spokes. It's pretty easy to go to 13ga spokes if your are using 14ga.

Here is what it takes to start:

#1 - Youtube - (This is a GREAT TOOL!!!)
#2 - Spoke Wrench 5USD
#3 - Spoke Tension Meter 20USD
#4 - Zip Ties, Bull Dog Clips 2USD, or if ya really wanna get into it a Wheel Truing Stand (30USD)
#5 - Cassette Removal Tools 16USD

All these things can be bought for almost the cost of one wheel truing at the bike shop. Fun, Fun, FUN...

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