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Rear wheel rubs frame/cage while pedaling standing up

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Asked by: Sarah Johnson

Why is my bike wheel rubbing the frame?

Quote from video: And how to fix them now one of the most common causes for a crooked wheel is that the rear axle is not properly seated into the dropouts.

How do you center the back of a bike wheel?

Quote from video: So the next thing that you're going to do is you're going to push your wheel away. From your drive side I have right side drive so that means that when the bikes upside. Down it's on the left.

How do I stop my tires from rubbing?

If the tire rubs occur when you change or modify anything on the wheels, then a fender roll should be done to increase wheel offset, allowing more space between the fender and the tires.

What causes tires to rub?

Tire rub occurs when there is not enough space between the wheels and the rims. Tire rub can be damaging as it means your wheel will be smashing into the wheel well whenever you hit a bump in the road.

How do you fix a rubbing wheel on a bike?

Quote from video: And adjust what are called the spring tension screws on each one of the brake arm there's a spring tension screw turning it to the left is going to loosen the tension.

How do you know if your bike frame is bent?

Quote from video: So I've measured 35 millimeters on the drive side and 31 millimeters on the non-drive side. If the frame was in a good alignment. These numbers should have been equal on both sides.

Will an alignment fix tire rubbing?

Sometimes the cure for tire rubbing is as simple as an alignment, replacement of economical suspension components.

Does more offset cause rubbing?

If you get the offset or backspacing wrong when you are procuring and installing new wheels for a customer, you run the very real risk of having the wheel sit too far inside the wheel well, causing the inner edge of the wheel and tire to rub against the suspension.

Is a little tire rub okay?

The tire rubber can rub through it and not be damaged. Replace the liner if it gets too bad…if you care enough. If it’s your fender, change something until you stop that rubbing. Metal > tire rubber and damage MAY result.

How long does it take to true a bike wheel?

10 minutes. Except when you complain. Then it takes 1-2 weeks. During the busy season, which is now, a bike mechanic can do 5-7 tune-ups a day, less if he has to deal with customers.

How much does it cost to true a bike wheel?

If the wheel is fixable–it generally looks good but has a wobble–you can expect your local bike shop to charge $20 – $30 to true it using professional equipment like a truing stand for the perfect line and roundness.

How true should a bike wheel be?

Truing By Pitch



The wheel does not have to be perfectly round or true; slight runouts are acceptable (a few millimeters). As long as there are no loose spokes and the wheel is reasonably straight (the rim and tire mustn’t rub on the brake pads), it will ride nicely and hold up fine.

What are bike dropouts?

For those not up-to-speed on their bicycle glossary of terms, dropouts are the two small notches in the rear of your bike in which the rear hub rests. Put even more simply – it’s where your rear wheel goes.

How do you true a bike wheel?

How to true a bike wheel with a stand

  1. Place your wheel in the truing stand. We’re looking at lateral alignment, where the wheel is pulling to the side. …
  2. Spin the wheel. Rotate the wheel in the stand. …
  3. Locate the buckle. …
  4. Find the relevant spoke. …
  5. Adjust the tension. …
  6. Check and recheck.


How do you adjust a bicycle tire?

Quote from video: You have no truing stand you can substitute your bicycle it'll hold the wheel for you while the brake pad acts as a reference point just pull them to the side.

How long does it take to true a bike wheel?

10 minutes. Except when you complain. Then it takes 1-2 weeks. During the busy season, which is now, a bike mechanic can do 5-7 tune-ups a day, less if he has to deal with customers.

How much does it cost to true a bike wheel?

If the wheel is fixable–it generally looks good but has a wobble–you can expect your local bike shop to charge $20 – $30 to true it using professional equipment like a truing stand for the perfect line and roundness.