Slight wobble in rear wheel?

[Mushroomgodmat]

Title says it all..

My falcrum 5 rear wheel has a very slight bit of wobble in it, it's not buckled, there just sees to be some give In it.

Before anyone surgests it. The wheel is very well clamped to the frame.

Any ideas, or nothing to worry about?

 

[AndyPeace]

Title says it all..

My falcrum 5 rear wheel has a very slight bit of wobble in it, it's not buckled, there just sees to be some give In it.

Before anyone surgests it. The wheel is very well clamped to the frame.

Any ideas, or nothing to worry about?

Possibly your wheel bearings too loose, or too old and worn? If it's wobbling then it's sapping your efforts!

 

[Mushroomgodmat]

I would guess the wheels have done about 2500 miles :/

Is tighting the bearings somethig that's easy todo?

 

[AndyPeace]

I would guess the wheels have done about 2500 miles :/

Is tighting the bearings somethig that's easy todo?

It's fairly easy, this may be helpful

http://sheldonbrown.com/cone-adjustment.html
http://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/cone-adjustment.html

 

[Mushroomgodmat]

Thanks! Very usefull

 

[User6179]

I would guess the wheels have done about 2500 miles :/

Is tighting the bearings somethig that's easy todo?

fulcrum 5s have cartridge bearings, so dont overtighten them , hand tight is fine, sounds like you need a new set tho, I only got 1500 out of the stock bearings before the back wheel went wobbly on my fulcrum 5s.

 

[accountantpete]

There are only two bearings front and back - so the rear tends to go first.

You need a kit like this - might as well do the front at the same time.

http://www.i-ride.co.uk/Fulcrum-4-HB-SC-0134-R5-004-Bearing-Kit-6001-RSx4-for-Racing-5-and-7.aspx

 

[Dayvo]

Your inner tube could be slightly twisted: that'll make for a small wobble.