Wheels Out Of Balance Question

[Fulltimer]

The front tire on my trike wobbles. I have had it trued so that shouldn't be the problem. So my guess is that it is way out of balance. Any suggestions on a fix for it? I have thought about calling both of my locale bike shops to see if they can balance a wheel. Do bike shops even do balancing?

Terry

 

[Stan4d]

Are you using slime tubes?

 

[Fulltimer]

No, regular tubes. It is possible that they didn't get it trued. I put a block under the frame and spun the wheel and it is very obvious that there is a wobble. I took the wheel off and tried to get it to stay level on a stool. No way. If it was balanced the tire would not touch the stool. It would be balanced on the bike's axle.

Terry

 

[Al.Fisherman]

Brace bike so front wheel is off the ground. Clamp something (I use a zip tie) to the fork. Clip tie so it touches the wheel itself. Spin tire/wheel and observe. This will let you know if the wheel itself is true or not. The tire might not be installed correctly. What do you mean level on a stool?