Buckled wheel

[Iain G]

Hi I was wondering if a buckled wheel can be fixed/machined to run true again & if so what's the approximate price please?
Thanks Iain

 

[Mr Peps]

If it'ts not too damaged and just needs truing it should be from about £10 to £15. Bear in mind I'm talking about London prices.
Best to try a LBS for this.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

A buckled wheel is common and usually easily fixed. Read Mickle's seasonal tip at the top of the Technical Know How section which will at least give you an understanding. Learning how to true a wheel is one of the essentials as far as I am concerned. I say this because a broken spoke (which can happen even on fairly new wheels) is enough to cause a wheel to buckle to such a degree that it is no longer rideable. Thus it is worth having a spoke key in your basic tool kit that you take out with you - but it is of little use if you don't have a clue how to use it.

 

[Iain G]

Sorry I hadn't seen that thread thanks Mr Peps & mrandmrspoves

 

[roadrash]

@Iain G you have pm

 

[Iain G]

Thanks mate