[Ryan Moore]

"schwim" wrote

I’ve trued a bent chainring with an adjustable wrench before. Just spin the ring to find the part that’s bent, tighten down the wrench on that spot and apply light pressure(they bend back easily). Repeat the process until you’ve gotten rid of the bend.

Great, I’ll give that a shot as well! And, as long as I have you, my rear wheel is not perfectly true and is causing a wobble which also rubs on my back break slightly. I have read a bit on how to "true" a wheel, and will give it a shot, but was wondering if you think it’s better off to replace the wheels on a 15 year old bike? I will be doing a good amount of riding this summer, (not a lot of super-aggressive trails or downhill).

If so, do you think something like this is about what I’m looking for?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OPDUEYA/ref … PVICGHX7ZU

[Ryan Moore]

"9er_rider" wrote

let us know how you make out with it Ryan

That was it, just the wrong pedal! Thanks so much.

Next question… one of my front teeth rings is slightly bent, causing the chain to rub on the derailer. Best way to fix / replace?

[Ryan Moore]

"9er_rider" wrote

Are you sure you’re putting the right pedal in the right crank arm and the left pedal in the left crank arm? They should have letters R and L on them. The right side follows the righty tighty/lefty loosey rule. The left crank arm is the opposite. Lefty tighty/righty loosey. Hopefully it’s as simple as that.

Boy wouldn’t that be great if it’s that easy 😆

I’ll give that a shot tonight – thanks for the thought!

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