Make your bicycle wheels round and true. Saul shows you the easy way to true your own wheels. Adapted from Velotique's Popular Advanced Bicycle Repair Clinic. www.velotique.com
An excellent educator, good diction, perfect sequence of instruction, teach by example and a practical demonstration. I like the stress relieving action. Congratulations.
Not interested in the truing process. Rather I'm just listening to how this teacher is doing a demonstration. The richness of vocab, the tone and volume of his voice, and some other things are quite impressive. I'm a teacher myself and I have learned a lot from this gentleman. Thank you very much.
The best and easiest to understand video on the subject. The guy in the video concisely deals with the fundamentals in a no nonsense, layman's terms manner - something which most others fail to do. I used to think wheel truing an absolute no-go area..."it's too complicated, just leave it to the LBS"... I'd tell myself. But now, all because of this video, I'm right this very second off to peruse the internet for one of these Park wheel truing stands.
I'm so happy I found your video. You addressed radial truing, which is something many other videos do not explain. Awesome delivery and very clear!! Thanks again.
I never knew or understood what wheel truing is until now. My front & rear bicycle wheels wobbles causing it to skid or touch with the brake pads and it's a new bicycle that I already rode for about a distance of about 40 miles more or less using a gas power engine (moped my bicycle) to run like a motor scooter. I thought the problem was the hubs or the ball bearings in the hubs that got worn out so fast. I was about to replace the hubs until I check with my bicycle owner's manual which states possible cause of wheel wobbling, wheel out of true and among other things. So fortunately for me, I check youtube and came across this awesome demonstration video to understanding & fixing wobbling on a bicycle wheel, excellent explanatory & demonstration video! Thank you for posting this excellent explanatory & demonstration video! :)
Out of all the tutorials I have seen, all the bicycle repair books I have ever read, you explain truing a bike wheel the best and so eloquently. Although I won't be purchasing a truing stand since I don't need to do this too often, at least lateral truing will do the job. Thank you for taking the time to help others like myself understand this skillful technic of truing. Cheers
This is a great video! I would have liked to hear a little more regarding even spoke tension. I think that is the most important aspect of strong wheels. Also when making ALL spoke adjustments, turn the nipple past the desired point by a 1/4 turn and then turn back to desired point, taking the twist out of the spoke. This way youll do much less spoke relieving and retruing . When you have reached the desired level of trueness, stress relieve and true over and over until wheel remains true after stress relieving. If you dont stress relieve, as soon as you ride the bike youll hear those pops and pings and the wheel will be out if true again.
great video! i just bought my first road bike and my wheels went out of alignment over time. this video hlped me solve this problem without having me to go down to a bike shop, money well saved. thank you!
Fahad Usman i saw this one guy use a ziptie on the brake bike's wheel forks and where it rubbed on the tie was where the issue was , just have to cut the zip tie to where it would rub on the wheel
I used to spend hours of truing and afraid to do it kinda bad cuz I wasn't looking the right video as a tutorial, after many years I spend just 2hrs an my wheel is super true,more than I used to have as result before,this is the 1st time am so happy with my truing job thanks to this video and this professional,thx for explain it so good :DD.
Very clear. Straight to the point. Not one wasted breathe. Thank you for your knowledge and insight on the subject. Although I don't have access to a truing stand, I'm confident that i can manipulate the spokes enough to serve my purpose. Extremely informative. Thanks again....
Went for a ride this morning & fell flat outta my mtb while riding on a wet wooden bridge. Rode home with my front tire wobbling & went straight to youtube & found this video. I'm gonna get meself those cool truing tools to straighten my tire. Thanks mate! God bless ya!
What he doesn't stress enough in this video is that when tightening the spokes one turns the nipple counter clockwise. Watch .3:50 (we see the nipple head turn clockwise but he is actually turning the nipple counter clockwise because he's on the other side of the rim)
I'm into cycling & I have purchased my own work stand, etc., also a book on wheel truing. This video by Saul is indeed a very good video on wheel truing!!! Good job Saul! Tracy H
this is the best, most simple video explaining how to true a wheel. After watching this video I went straight to true my wheel and save money from going to my LBS. thank you so much. Love all of your video. You are the BEST!
Dude! Thanks. I have a Parks Tool Truing Station. With your excellent video I was able to easily true my wheel both laterally and radially. Thanks a million.
I can only add my thanks to those already posted. A wonderful example of how to impart information in a clear and concise way. By far the most confidence inspiring video I've seen on this subject. I have kids who ride bikes with wheels that really need sorting, you've inspired me to have a go.
I know you get this a lot but THANK YOU! Seriously, yours is the most explanatory, succinct and most helpful video on this issue I have seen. No long-winded speeches or pointless conversation as so many other truing videos were. Thank you
this is such a clean, clear-cut and knowledge based presentation that there's nothing left to say... except, congratulations on a superb piece of technical instruction from someone who obviously knows their subject inside out. Has got me started on my own wheels instead of heading to the shop...!!
Excellent demystification of wheel truing I've seen. The video gave me the confidence to straighten my own wheels on my newly purchased used Park Truing stand.
8m 09s onwards: Literally massaging the spokes to relieve stress, I love it! And I think you have to love your bike in order to look after it properly :) Very instructional video, thank you :)
So I just trued my 1993 Wolber mountain bike wheel using this video and tip about high ring low ring method !!!! I’m super happy and I sincerely thank you for making a video that I understand and was able to use 👍🏼👍🏼 I subscribed... I too an avid x-country skier out here in Saskatchewan
That is the way to explain things. Every technichal teacher or any one who wants to teach should watch this and learn. three stars all the way. Thanks a milion. THIS GUY IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE WHY ALL EDUCATION SYSTEM IS IN A REAL NEEED OF CHANGE LIKE THE WHOLE ECONOMICAL SYSTEM.
Thank you for making this video. I have watched a few now and your the only one that has made it an enjoyable experience. Most videos only show lateral adjustment with a lot of jibber jabber and no real scene of what's going on.
Saul you the man calm composed now i get it really got it did my first wheel true and my bike rides like a dream thanks saul unlike my old trainer who barks and no bite great job saul love your work
First wheel truing video I have watched that clearly shows which way to tighten and loosen spokes. Also liked explanation of caliper function on truing stand. Thank you. I am going to the dump to salvage junked bicycles wheels for truing practice.
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This guy is a genius! I've never seen some teach so clearly on TH-cam. And he explains the logic behind it too!
An excellent educator, good diction, perfect sequence of instruction, teach by example and a practical demonstration. I like the stress relieving action. Congratulations.
+Carmel Pule' Thank you Carmel.
straight to the point, no funny intro, no long winded story. great!
Thank you.
Not interested in the truing process. Rather I'm just listening to how this teacher is doing a demonstration. The richness of vocab, the tone and volume of his voice, and some other things are quite impressive. I'm a teacher myself and I have learned a lot from this gentleman. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your praise.
Best instructional video I've seen on truing a wheel. Clear, easy to understand. Thank you.
The best and easiest to understand video on the subject. The guy in the video concisely deals with the fundamentals in a no nonsense, layman's terms manner - something which most others fail to do. I used to think wheel truing an absolute no-go area..."it's too complicated, just leave it to the LBS"... I'd tell myself. But now, all because of this video, I'm right this very second off to peruse the internet for one of these Park wheel truing stands.
+Chris James Thanks. Glad to hear.
The kind of content that makes youtube worthwhile. Thanks!
This is an amazing educational tutorial, best I’ve seen thus far. Great communication skills, very clear and concise explanations.
Thank you very much
You are very welcome.
This is the best instruction I have ever watched on youtube!!!!
Thanks for your feedback...happy tuning.
Excellent presentation - calm voice, easy on the ear and clear instructions. You are my favorite for bike tutorials, thanks Saul!
I'm so happy I found your video. You addressed radial truing, which is something many other videos do not explain. Awesome delivery and very clear!! Thanks again.
Had so many people try to explain me in words how to true a wheel. Nothing made it as clear as this video! thanks!
I never knew or understood what wheel truing is until now. My front & rear bicycle wheels wobbles causing it to skid or touch with the brake pads and it's a new bicycle that I already rode for about a distance of about 40 miles more or less using a gas power engine (moped my bicycle) to run like a motor scooter. I thought the problem was the hubs or the ball bearings in the hubs that got worn out so fast. I was about to replace the hubs until I check with my bicycle owner's manual which states possible cause of wheel wobbling, wheel out of true and among other things. So fortunately for me, I check youtube and came across this awesome demonstration video to understanding & fixing wobbling on a bicycle wheel, excellent explanatory & demonstration video! Thank you for posting this excellent explanatory & demonstration video! :)
Best video on truing a wheel on TH-cam by far. I appreciate the description of the conceptual side of the adjustments as you make the actual moves.
Out of all the tutorials I have seen, all the bicycle repair books I have ever read, you explain truing a bike wheel the best and so eloquently. Although I won't be purchasing a truing stand since I don't need to do this too often, at least lateral truing will do the job. Thank you for taking the time to help others like myself understand this skillful technic of truing. Cheers
This is actualy one of the understandable wheel truing tutorials.
Such a wonderful explanation, thank you very much for taking the time to produce this!
Love all of Saul's videos. Real gift for teaching and explanation. Thanks!
The best wheel truing video on TH-cam, and I've seen a lot of them. Thank you!
The best video I've seen on truing a wheel.
Thank you Saul for this excellent tutorial.
This is by far the best wheel truing instructional video there is ! Thank you Velotique!!!
The best demo of truing I have ever found on youtube and you have explained it so well!!
you are the greatest teacher ever, and i usually don't comment
This is a great video! I would have liked to hear a little more regarding even spoke tension. I think that is the most important aspect of strong wheels. Also when making ALL spoke adjustments, turn the nipple past the desired point by a 1/4 turn and then turn back to desired point, taking the twist out of the spoke. This way youll do much less spoke relieving and retruing . When you have reached the desired level of trueness, stress relieve and true over and over until wheel remains true after stress relieving. If you dont stress relieve, as soon as you ride the bike youll hear those pops and pings and the wheel will be out if true again.
Thanks so much Saul for this very clear demonstration of wheel truing including the discussion of stress relief at the end.
great video! i just bought my first road bike and my wheels went out of alignment over time. this video hlped me solve this problem without having me to go down to a bike shop, money well saved. thank you!
Man, I need one of those trueing stands. Great video btw, explained all I needed to hear
just put your bike upside down and it will become a trueing stand. use the brake pads as a reference point to true your wheels
Yeah, just attach anything to the rim and use it as a reference point
Fahad Usman i saw this one guy use a ziptie on the brake bike's wheel forks and where it rubbed on the tie was where the issue was , just have to cut the zip tie to where it would rub on the wheel
best tutorial on youtube!!!
This is by far the best explanation on youtube. Your communication is very clear and particular... I like this.
I used to spend hours of truing and afraid to do it kinda bad cuz I wasn't looking the right video as a tutorial, after many years I spend just 2hrs an my wheel is super true,more than I used to have as result before,this is the 1st time am so happy with my truing job thanks to this video and this professional,thx for explain it so good :DD.
This tutorial was perfect. Thank you.
Better Call Saul
A very clear and concise explanation on truing a wheel. Everything on earth to be known is on youtube. Thanks
Explained & demonstrated simply & effectively - exactly what was needed. Thank you.
You are very welcome.
can I use the the brake pads as a reference point?
Yes.
Almost Saul Goodman, his name is "Saul Goldman"
Very clear. Straight to the point. Not one wasted breathe. Thank you for your knowledge and insight on the subject. Although I don't have access to a truing stand, I'm confident that i can manipulate the spokes enough to serve my purpose. Extremely informative. Thanks again....
Went for a ride this morning & fell flat outta my mtb while riding on a wet wooden bridge. Rode home with my front tire wobbling & went straight to youtube & found this video. I'm gonna get meself those cool truing tools to straighten my tire. Thanks mate! God bless ya!
What he doesn't stress enough in this video is that when tightening the spokes one turns the nipple counter clockwise. Watch .3:50 (we see the nipple head turn clockwise but he is actually turning the nipple counter clockwise because he's on the other side of the rim)
NimlotArt he says very clearly that you turn it clockwise from the perspective of the camera, which would be counter clockwise from his perspective.
Absolutely amazing. The best explanation I've ever seen in YT and best video quality!!!
Thanks Saul.
That was the best video on the subject I have watched yet. One of the few dealing with radial trueness. Well done.
An excellent look into how this is done. You almost make it look easy! Thank you Saul!
I'm into cycling & I have purchased my own work stand, etc., also a book on wheel truing. This video by Saul is indeed a very good video on wheel truing!!! Good job Saul!
Tracy H
Definitely one of the best wheel truing vids I've seen here. Thanks
This guy is the real TH-cam Hero. Easy to take access to information like this for granted.
Such clarity! Thank you.
I was shown how to true wheels by my father years ago, he never explained radial adjustments though.
Thank you
Excellent video. It's about time that I learned how to do this. It's a lot simpler than I thought it would be. Thanks.
The only video I have ever watched that allows me to understand how to true a wheel. Thank you !
The best video on wheel truing! Thanks so much for helping me fix my wheel! Can't wait for more videos!
You are the kind of person everyone needs. You have such a calm, soothing voice. You made it so easy for me and I’d say more people
Thank you.
Thank you Saul and Velotique for the time spent in developing this guide. It is very useful.
Glad to help.
this is the best, most simple video explaining how to true a wheel. After watching this video I went straight to true my wheel and save money from going to my LBS. thank you so much. Love all of your video. You are the BEST!
Clear, to the point, informative, articulate, can't ask for more, thanks!
Best wheel truing video I've seen...without a doubt. Step by step, clear, and succinct. I feel I can do it now.
Thank you.
Watched all the videos on truing. Yours is by far the best one, thanks.
Thank you.
Dude! Thanks. I have a Parks Tool Truing Station. With your excellent video I was able to easily true my wheel both laterally and radially. Thanks a million.
Mr. Rogers of wheel truing. Great video Velotique!
I can only add my thanks to those already posted. A wonderful example of how to impart information in a clear and concise way. By far the most confidence inspiring video I've seen on this subject. I have kids who ride bikes with wheels that really need sorting, you've inspired me to have a go.
Thank you for your very kind words...happy truing.
I know you get this a lot but THANK YOU! Seriously, yours is the most explanatory, succinct and most helpful video on this issue I have seen. No long-winded speeches or pointless conversation as so many other truing videos were. Thank you
Thank. You are so kind.
i feel so comforted by the way you teach. very nice video.
Very well done. You are a good instructor Saul.
Wow that was actually the most informative video I watched tonight! Great vid now onto truing my wheels !!!!
this is such a clean, clear-cut and knowledge based presentation that there's nothing left to say... except, congratulations on a superb piece of technical instruction from someone who obviously knows their subject inside out. Has got me started on my own wheels instead of heading to the shop...!!
+Denis Coll Thank you for your kind words, Denis.
yes, very good presentation, i'm half way through truing my wheels and i've watched loads of vids, this the best so far, thanks man!!
Certainly the best video I've seen on this topic so far ...thank you!
You're welcome.
Many thanks for your straight talking, no nonsense instructions.
thanks so much,your calm voice and gestures helped me fix my rear wheel for first time
You're welcome!
Video 11 years ago better quality and detailed..finally i found channel which discusses the bike in more detail ..
Thank you. I'm glad you found it informative.
Best thing I've seen on wheel truing. Thanks for taking the time to make such a great vid, much respect!
:-)
FINALLY I FOUND THIS VIDEO - AFTER 9 YEARS!! You are a genius sir!
Thank you.
The best guide about wheel truing that i ever seen!! thank you very much!
an absolutely clear video,not any danger of misunderstanding, points made very clearly as all your previous videos! a lesson to all!
Best video yet. No nonsense music and shouting. Brilliant explanation. Great teacher. George U.K.
Thank you
Thanks Saul, along with your setting the Rear Derailleur video, I'm loving your straight forward instruction. 👍🏿
Thanks
Finally I found a video I was looking for days! I love how you explain and show exactly which spoke moves the wheel. Thank you!!
Thank You Saul! God bless you and your wife!
Whoever found this video you’re blessed, this man explains it in such a simplistic and understanding way. Unlike every other video about truing a rim.
I appreciate that! Thank you.
This is a great video. Very clear and complete. Allowed me to true my wheel very well without any previous experience. (with a trueing stand)
That was THE best truing video ever!!! Thanks for making it so easy and myth busting!
Glad you liked it!
Excellent demystification of wheel truing I've seen. The video gave me the confidence to straighten my own wheels on my newly purchased used Park Truing stand.
Thank you. Glad to help.
not only did this man teach me how to truly align a wheel but I've also learnt to play the harp, I'm on my 7th lesson.
Beautifully produced learning video. Well written, clearly presented by a calm and trust worthy personality. BRAVO!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Best video !!! Adjusted my rear wheel spokes after watching your video !! Thank you very much mate !
Glad to help.
This is the best on TH-cam for wheel truing.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! I was able re-spoke up a new rear sealed bearing hub! Loved to the calmness of the video and detail.
Glad it helped!
8m 09s onwards: Literally massaging the spokes to relieve stress, I love it! And I think you have to love your bike in order to look after it properly :) Very instructional video, thank you :)
Great video, dude. It made the process seem just as simple as I expected it to be.
Perfect video. You just saved me some bucks man, gonna learn to true my own wheels thanks to this amazingly calm and instructional vid. thumbs up:-)
So I just trued my 1993 Wolber mountain bike wheel using this video and tip about high ring low ring method !!!! I’m super happy and I sincerely thank you for making a video that I understand and was able to use 👍🏼👍🏼
I subscribed... I too an avid x-country skier out here in Saskatchewan
You're welcome. Happy trails G.
You have the calm manner of a PBS host. Like the Bob Ross of bicycle repair and maintenance. I love this.
Thank you.
Thanks Saul, I learn something new every day
Best video I have seen in while! Thank you for the post!
That is the way to explain things. Every technichal teacher or any one who wants to teach should watch this and learn.
three stars all the way.
Thanks a milion.
THIS GUY IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE WHY ALL EDUCATION SYSTEM IS IN A REAL NEEED OF CHANGE LIKE THE WHOLE ECONOMICAL SYSTEM.
One of the best instructional video ever! You are the best!
That is very kind. Thank you.
Best video of bicycle wheel truing so far, thanx dude :)
You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it informative.
Thank you for making this video. I have watched a few now and your the only one that has made it an enjoyable experience. Most videos only show lateral adjustment with a lot of jibber jabber and no real scene of what's going on.
Saul you the man calm composed now i get it really got it did my first wheel true and my bike rides like a dream thanks saul unlike my old trainer who barks and no bite great job saul love your work
First wheel truing video I have watched that clearly shows which way to tighten and loosen spokes. Also liked explanation of caliper function on truing stand. Thank you. I am going to the dump to salvage junked bicycles wheels for truing practice.
Thanks. Practice makes perfect. Beware of seized nipples.
Ive watched like 5 other videos and they all complicated this you showed it so simply thank you!
You're very welcome!