straightneing a wheel

[elvis51]

so the front wheel on my wifes bike is a little warped. not horribly but just a little. i told her we can just buy a new wheel at a swap or somethin or find a donor wheel to use and she says " the whole point of you rebuilding my moms bike for me is to try and keep it as original as possible right? " so is there anyway to get the wheel back straight? thanks in advance!!!

Easy E

 

[elvis51]

and ive already learned that i cant spell straightening right. dur

Easy E

 

[2manybikes]

what do you mean by warped? Is it out of true or does the rim have curb dents etc.
If it is just out of true but a cheapo universla spoke wrench at your LBS and true it up. Otherwise you may have to get creative with a big hammer :mrgreen:

 

[elvis51]

it looks to be warped as in not fixable with a spoke wrench. good thing a gotta big hammer. anybody else got any ideas?

 

[sensor]

post a picture of it(from the top or bottom with a straight edge next to it so we can get a better idea of what your dealing with)....thatll get you the best answers :wink:

 

[mastershake916]

Smack it on the ground. Just make sure you pound it somewhere that isn't rough and won't chip the rim.
Torqueing it in a drawer works for some, but I know nothing of that.