General
truing
What does truing mean?
The process of removing buckles and wobbles from a wheel by carefully adjusting the tension of individual spokes. It is a core wheel-maintenance skill for riders hard on their bikes.
"He spent an hour truing the wheel after grinding all week."
Origin
Cycling maintenance term for straightening a wheel.
Frequently asked questions
What is truing a wheel?
The process of removing buckles and wobbles from a wheel by carefully adjusting the tension of individual spokes.
How do you true a wheel?
By spinning it to spot wobbles, then tightening or loosening the relevant spokes bit by bit, usually with a spoke wrench and a truing stand, until it runs straight.
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