Chrisxr2 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Okay people's is this wobble normal?? Is it down to my inexperience our something else, road surface etc?? Feels like the wheel its not quite true. Only an hour and a half into ownership so not sure what's right https://www.dropbox.com/photos/shared_space/EmQ986lVajOQmBo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBump Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Others may be able to say right away, but a short bit of video might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisxr2 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Doh, video correct now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirGeraint Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Doh, video correct now.Except it's private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 put it on unlisted, so it doesnt show up on your channel or in strangers recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisxr2 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 Third time lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirGeraint Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Your feet aren't even. This can sometimes cause a wobble. Especially with beginners. I would try moving your left foot more forward so it's the same as your right foot. Other than that it's difficult to tell how uneven the terrain is but uneven spots can cause side to side wobbles. As you get better you see them and learn to anticipate them and they don't bother you. Or it could be that you are just wobbling because your muscles used for balancing aren't in shape just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBump Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My video codecs are screwed so I can't see, but what @SirGeraint says sounds right.It's a normal thing for beginners - just need to keep your feet as level as possible and ease off a little when it happens - after a while it will stop. Keeping as relaxed as possible will help.edit: I've taken a look at the video on a different device - def looks like the typical "beginner's speed wobble". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisxr2 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks all, all long as it's not an issue with the wheel that's the main thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisxr2 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Dammit after further investigation it appears the wheel is not quote true, video attached.i have contacted Solowheel Eu and await their response. Glad I bought on my credit card now add I have insurance and warranty protection through them on top of the standard warranty.https://www.dropbox.com/photos/shared_space/EmQ986lVajOQmBo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason McNeil Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 For the amount of money you paid, it's shockingly shoddy workmanship. Vincent's pretty good, I'm sure he'll get you sorted out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Dammit after further investigation it appears the wheel is not quote true, video attached.i have contacted Solowheel Eu and await their response. Glad I bought on my credit card now add I have insurance and warranty protection through them on top of the standard warranty.https://www.dropbox.com/photos/shared_space/EmQ986lVajOQmBo what do you mean not quite true? What's happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisxr2 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 For the amount of money you paid, it's shockingly shoddy workmanship. Vincent's pretty good, I'm sure he'll get you sorted out...Paddylaz, To me it looks like the wheel is buckled, Solowheel Eu are saying it's the tyre not sitting right, but the rim is fine, I am not convinced. Jason, Solowheel Eu have repliedPlease look it carefully, the tire is not straight but the rim is straight. It's really not important to drive. It could be by deflating and malaxing tire then inflating again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Paddylaz, To me it looks like the wheel is buckled, Solowheel Eu are saying it's the tyre not sitting right, but the rim is fine, I am not convinced. Jason, Solowheel Eu have repliedPlease look it carefully, the tire is not straight but the rim is straight. It's really not important to drive. It could be by deflating and malaxing tire then inflating again. oh right ok - the videos weren't working for me initially. Hope you get this sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisxr2 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 For the amount of money you paid, it's shockingly shoddy workmanship. Vincent's pretty good, I'm sure he'll get you sorted out...Okay guys, escalating this now, i have had a professional tyre fitter at bike shop check it out and he is 99 percent sure it is the rim, Jason, i emailed Vincent on the 19th and have had no reply Vincent, It appears my xtreme is not straight and true, I have enquired on forums and Facebook and thought it maybe beginners wobble, if you look at the second guideyou can see though that the wheel is not straight,i suspected something admits as soon as I got above walking pave. The wheel has received no impactsoutside of standard use and had never been used without the safety leash, I am really disappointed add this is a premium producer at a premium price,please advise me how you intend to help rectify this. https://www.dropbox.com/photos/shared_space/EmQ986lVajOQmBo RegardsChris slater00447770723342Sent from my iPad I will email again. i had a reply on facebvook saying it was the tyre but that has been checked and reseated just to be sure and has made no difference, i am just glad i payed on my credit card so i have some insurance cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esaj Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This is my Firewheel tire shot at 120FPS and slowed down, I rode it like that for a couple of weeks, no wobbles but clearly noticeable vibration. Settled a lot better with a couple of deflations & inflations & using soap-water between the tire and the rim. Still light vibration, but nothing that affects my riding or is that noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisxr2 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Yes, i see that, i have had a guy check the tyre as well as checking it myself and it is sitting perfectly, i am as is the mechanic sure it is the rim not quite true, if the wheel was not a 2500 euro item i might be less worried but it is and i expect it to be near perfect which it certainly is far from, at speed it really is very noticeable when you are riding. New wheel coming when next stock in, faith restored in Solowheel eu customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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