How to True a Bicycle Wheel

[K1llJ0Y94]

I dont get if the spoke comes from the left you tighten to the right if it goes to the right you loosen please ellaborate

[JohnKingRussell]

how do i know which size spoke wrench to buy?

[norwaynever]

Best of all the videos I've viewed on this subject. Shows the direction to turn when truing---the most important element to truing. THANK YOU!

[Hmusic3]

To whoever made this video thank you. Never thought that spokes would be the answer to fixing my bike. I have the spoke isolation down to 4 spokes. Just needs some more fin tuning.

[mrdmojica]

Why does my rim wobbles on one side only? I was able to straighten one side but the other side wobbles

[iclypso]

Great job, Mike. Thanks to you and Intown Bikes for the video.

[elstado1]

What do you do if a spoke nipple is stripped and your tool can no longer grip onto it? The metal on mine seems to be really soft and now I have a buckled wheel wheel with 3 nipples that I cant adjust any more. Does this mean I have to re-build the wheel?

[iclypso]

@elstado1 If you remove the tension from those spokes with the stripped nipples, you should be able to easily unscrew and replace the damaged parts. You can either: 1) Cut the offending spokes (use a pair of tin snips or, if you don't have that, you can use a hacksaw blade). 2) Unscrew the nipples on the opposite side of the rim. The tension will be relieved and you can unscrew spokes from the nipples. Replace spokes with ones that are the same length and install them with new nipples.

[elstado1]

Best quality tutorial on wheel truing yet. Thanks uploader!

[jcc2150]

sorry, another post, the wheels i have are shimano rs10...the rear wheel has a slight wobble but no more than 2mm i just wanted to practice this and make it as straight as possible. thanks mike!

[jcc2150]

is it the same thing when truing a wheel with a tire on and without? i dont have a stand but wanted to know if i should take off my tire; if the pressure of the tube will influence the truing of the wheel.

also does it matter which side you are referencing the brake pad? is this the same with both front and rear wheel truing?

thanks!

[RipZone121]

haha spoke nipple

[IntownBicycles]

Vertical truing is done by tightening or loosening spokes in pairs, using spokes that are next to each other. Working this way maintains lateral true. Work in half to full turn increments, and only work in the section where the wheel is out. Don't worry about what's happening on the opposite side of the wheel.

[crclawn]

You are the best. Thanks for the easy to follow videos.

[cardboardbass]

I LOVE IntownBicycles. This guy is fantastic. Thanks to him, last night when other youtube videos made me frustrated and made my problems worse, Mike's videos basically gave me the information I needed to tune up both my front and rear derailleurs. This evening I'll be working on truing the wheels. Thanks Mike!!!

[intuitive2012]

Thank you sooooo much that was very informative

[evilamish]

thank you

[vaboeing747]

nice job mate. u've just taught me something!!

[aminuk23]

these are all fucking wrong, you have to distension all the spokes first, then do the tension not by turning that shit 4 times but only 1 time clock wise and equally 1 time anti on the other side or less to tune until you get to the point and do the center hub regularly, and do a stress free wheel final step and check again, these video is total shit.

[lorenzolocoteshuffle]

thank you man i really appreciated this video it just saved me like $12 haha thanks again

[datfunk101]

spoke nipples aren't the only nipples i turn

[honeybunchickens]

great video

[petsoukos]

My entire hub is shifted to one side.. I can clearly see the spokes looking down the rim from one side and from the other they aren't visible at all... can this type of bend be fixed?

[ThEfRiStALiAS]

@petsoukos sorry bud but your stuff is busted

[petsoukos]

@ThEfRiStALiAS No, it was fixable! Got it over to the local store and the fixed it. Something about the plate thing... didn't understand the technical term, but they released the tension to one side of the spokes only. It was pulling the rim of center. ;)

[frequencydude]

excellent vid, thank-you..just subscribed man!

[prsguitarfreak99]

Awesome video! Thanks for posting this.

[ukgene]

I agree the best video I found so far great info. Thanks

[asbyrgi]

Good video accurate and very specific... Great thanks...

[sydpooh]

I don't know if it's such a good idea to have tightened it that hard w/o releasing the tension of the opposites.

[everysecondiwaste]

Thnx Mike, you helped me out.

[andaluccia]

Thnx buddy it was really helpful.

[isu8man]

Best video on this subject I have found. A little like Mr. Rogers but I think that just adds to the video.

[tvw2347]

thanks for this, it really helped me out

[Hotelgh0st]

Thank you this helped a lot. I am so proud i managed to fix my own bike yay especially because I'm a girl lol

[ikill99ers]

thanks, my bmx rim is starting to "wobble" need to fix it, maybe i can do this tommorow :) GREAT VIDEO vtw

[pdunklau]

Saved me 30 bucks

[yozza666x]

nice one dude this helped me loads

[charlotterossmeep]

very clear explanation. thank you!

[420lightmyspliff420]

AHAHAHAHHAAH HE SAID nipple FUCKING CLASSIC 

[byonicbeats]

Also: it is recommended that after you true the wheel the 1st time, to "stress" all the spokes to get the nipples to settle in, then true it again. Stressing means squeezing (hard enough, but not TOO hard) the spokes in pairs around the whole rim, on each side of the rim. If you don't stress them after truing the 1st time, the rim may become slightly misaligned again after riding it, so you might as well do it before riding.

[kaceyhowell]

i don't have that spoke wench, will a regualr cresent wrench work?

[SomethingQueer]

Old guy from Family Guy turning nipples.

[NowThatsEntertaining]

Go to 0:25 ... :L

[BamitZzU]

thx thx thx thx thx thx thx thx thx thx thx

[sord08]

Love ya work mate, cheers!!!

[meadz4]

Did Cartman get a job in a bike shop?

[Rame635]

This video does NOT contain good instructions for truing a wheel. Spokes must be tightened and loosened in pairs or groups or your wheel will go out of round.

[SuperBoo86]

this is the hurb,  lol.

[damian1202001]

Mike, Here I am in Ireland and I must say this is totally brilliant. . . Have you recorded a piece on replacing a bottom bracket?

[damian1202001]

Mike, Here I am in Ireland and I must say this is totally brilliant. . .

[hamballsario]

Hi, and thanks for the advice, what I would like to know is how do I BALANCE a wheel? The air valve adds weight to one side of the wheel causing a pulsing which is more noticeable at higher speeds. is there a simple weight that can be attached on the other side of the wheel (other than bubble gum)?

Thanks

[J4M3SPR]

@hamballsario you could try this, get an old inner tube and cut small pieces of it and put them between the good inner tube and tyre. should balance things out :)

[nicktiff]

Great videos

[Fezziekid]

Nice videos, really clear. Dig the accent as well.

[mrblackout2000]

WOW very good job.. this has been the most helpfull video on truing wheels.

thank you .

[sambeckerno1]

"this is the hurb"

[optionslinebacker]

I just broke two spokes today on a 35 year old bicycle and now I think i'll be back on the road tomorrow. Fantastic job on the video!

[helir00]

mike from in town bicycles - good video very clear.

[iAaronEFG]

Ayy someone help me out. What i did was take out all the spokes off the rim and then for the rim i just put weight on it to straighten in out Good idea?

[deora84]

Great video!! very clear.

[youlosez]

Great vid! I've been avoiding my bike because I'm a noob at truing.

[bighairywheel]

Just bought a truing stand today,thanks for the tuition!

[Kangaroojak09]

gud job dude now i can fix my bike this summer i warped my rim so i guess i can jus actually twist some nipples and get everything back to normal (somewhat)

[rbssixnations]

not tried it yet on my bike.. but looks by far the best video on this subject ...

[bucketx]

woot broke 2 spokes... but i dont need to buy new ones just tighten up the other side 8-D

[IntownBicycles]

Actually, you need to decrease the spoke tension on either side of the broken spoke. It'll be fairly obvious when you look at it, or certainly when you start turning spoke nipples.

[dkz00]

thank you very much man!! this vid was really helpful to me.

well explained and well edited!!

congratz!!

[IntownBicycles]

The BEST way to know if the spoke tension is too tight or too low to measure it with a tension meter. Otherwise, one develops a feel for it after a while by squeezing the spokes with your hands. You can also get a feel for the tension by how much force is required to turn the spoke nipple. If the spoke nipples are rounding off when you turn them, then the tension is way to high. Conversely, if they turn with no effort, the spoke tension is way to low.

[KingDega1]

@IntownBicycles So you're saying when a spoke breaks you substitute the lack of tension in that particular spot by increasing the tension in the neighboring spokes?

[KingDega1]

@IntownBicycles So your saying that when one of the spokes on a bicycle wheel breaks then you temporarily substitute the lack tension by tightening the nipples on the neighboring spokes?

[wtf000000000000]

so how do i know when is too tight or losse ?

[88commando]

good job Mike u are the best :) take care.

[DELTAflt1189]

WOW... What an excellent teaching video on how to true a bike wheel! Now, I never have to take my bike in to my local rip-off joint! Lol

--Andrew Friedman

[blendergasketsquared]

This was great. Wish I would've seen this before I broke my spoke so I knew how to deal with it.

[MichaelLorenger]

Thank you for this info!!!!

[Steph6n]

Ah finally a video that truly demonstrates UP CLOSE the function of a spoke and nipple. Thankyou thankyou thankyou!

For some reason, all over the web on multiple sites, they tell you how to "tighten" or "loosen" the spokes, but never tell you from what part of the wheel you're looking at when turning "clockwise". This video (at time index 31s) answers that question.

Thumbs UP

[Artemis458]

wow that was really useful, many thanks.

[510sk8er]

Thank you so much mike!

[DonnyG77]

What a great video!  Awesome job Mike!!

[bongobusta]

Best how to clip I have seen relating to correcting a wheel

[reckless4990]

That is excellent - these types of videos showing people how to, are an amazing source of information, and it is great that people are willing to share their skills. CHEERS.

[faxhead79]

I love this guys accent!

[Artemis458]

@faxhead79 yea I like his accent too

[drew01985]

what about hops in the rim

[xkakashix12]

best yet simplest video ever!

[Music0uploader]

Great lesson, thank you.

[r501b]

Easily the best video I have seen online for wheel truing!

[Kirilltraceur]

@r501b

werd.

[marianomel]

I've been watching all the truing tutoria videos on YT and this is definitely the BEST!!!! Let me ask you, what if the wheel goes up and down. is it repairable? thanks!!!

[Kirilltraceur]

@marianomel

loosen both spokes.

when you're truing your wheel, loosen one spoke and tighten the other. so that it doesn't retract inwards.

ya feel me?

[LocalBikeTrader]

nice

[sshakari]

Great explanation with definition. I just been kind of scared to mess with the wheels.

[downdavyjoneslocker]

Very well explained.

[yieiuu2]

This is probably the best of the best spoke truing tutorials.

[yieiuu2]

Yep, I just did exactly what he said and I have perfect tires now.

[robfloydkins]

Great video! Hope you make more.

I live right off of Peachtree and have been to your store. You guys give great service!

[ZB209]

Thanks for this video.

[elemineseslapolla]

this video just saved me €30, thanks

[newmac]

Excellent tutorial. I got it on really good with the spoke nipples; I had no problem manipulating them....;-)

[camomule]

Nipples and Spokes - Nipples and Spokes! I'm gonna git ME some NIPPLES & SPOKES!

ok, beyond the sexual tones I just wanted to say that I just tru'd my tires for the 1st time and if I'da known how EASY this was long ago, I could've avoided that irritating rub-squeel from my brake pads every turn! LOL...for the past 5 years! I LOVE YOU TUBE! Anything you could EVER want to know is on here!

[spitgalore]

These are fantastic explanations! I'm glad to be watching. I have just taken my old bike apart for cleaning. This video will help me later. Thanks for sharing.

[jmoyet]

cool... good to know i was doing it right on the bicycle..

[quepasoconloquepaso]

Great

Thank you

[PrvtHudson1]

Absolutely clear ,,, and he said "nipple" multiple times so I didn't lose interest. You don't get better than that.

[KinkNAbmx]

@PrvtHudson1 lmfao great comment

[iruleyamomma]

@PrvtHudson1 if an old man with hairy arms saying "nipples" keeps you're interest you need to get out more!

[Jouwl]

I can only agree with the other commenters, this was a really good video.

[gamezgod49]

thats is spot on and extremely well explained, thank you very much!

[MaddHatter38]

Great vid! Thanks a lot!

[cklmcm]

Thanks for that Mike,

I especially liked your advice on the interim measure of loosening the opposite, adjacent spokes to a broken one until you have the opportunity to replace it.

[l24brown]

Yes this is by far the best tire true video on Youtube. Very simple, very concise.

[TheAwkwardBanana]

Spoke Nipple

[bmx862053]

thank you so much

[jdposner]

the best tire true video on you tube

[srancsik]

I agree. A+++

[killiandarcy42023]

do more videos