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Fresh wheelset for my single speed and i noticed this out of the box. Should i be worried or is it fine?

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago (3 children)

That's an easy fix, you can pay someone or do it yourself. Just search "rimjob" and you will find videos

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, but is really hard to do it yourself. Make sure you get someone to help you.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

I handle all my own rimjobs. It was difficult at first, but learning to be flexible when these problems arise is ultimately a very satisfying endeavor.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

I know a guy. Just ask rimjob_steve.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

Something is wrong. The shim is not holding correctly. I think the spokes might be over tensioned, but I would try and replace it.

I am a former Buyer for a bike shop chain. I've handled thousands of bikes. This is not normal.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Worried. Very worried. Return ASAP. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

If it's brand new, just return it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

That, to me, screams out of round. I'd be worried.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

That wheel will break in no time if you use it. Your neck may break, too.

Return it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I would not ride on this.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I can’t ride a bicycle but that looks fucked to me bruv

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It looks kinda broken to me but I'm not an expert on rims.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Perhaps a rim amateur?