herod75 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 My front tire(Diablo) was toast so I went to cyclegear yesterday and had a Pilot Power put on. I was only able to go for a twenty minute ride after I got the wheel back on but now there is a vertical vibration at 45mph. I can see my headlight bouncing when I'm behind a car. The tire has a couple of thin rubber strips that run across the tire. Could they be causing the problem? BTW I've got a 190 Diablo on the rear, but it still looks good. Anybody else experience this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Maybe the front tire is over inflated? Perhaps from seating the bead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herod75 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 I just checked the pressure it's about 38PSI. Maybe I should just put a few more miles on it before I start freaking out. I really don't feel like pulling the wheel off again just to make sure the kid balanced it right. I'll say one thing, besides the shake, the pilot feels so much better than the diablo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Either it's not balanced or it's not mounted in the right direction. Check the arrow on the side of the tire, make sure it's going the right way. Then take it back and have them balance it right. 45 mph is about the speed where balance starts to be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herod75 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 I checked the direction before I walked out with it. I don't trust people anymore. I guess the front wheel is coming back off. Shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Make sure the bead is seated all the way around. Lift the front end again. Push the calipers in to get rid of the pad drag and spin the wheel to check the balance without removing the wheel. Also while spinning the wheel check for any lumps in the tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 While the wheel is still mounted, check for an out of round tire (it happens) and check your brake rotors for warping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CxBXR Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Already mentioned, check the tire first for signs of defect, then take it in for a re-balance, never can be too cautious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFT Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I would also check to make sure the spacers are located correctly and the wheel is in the correct rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Maybe better have a fellow rider, or even a spouse or friend in the passenger seat of a car watch the tire at 45mph. They can tell you if a vibration/hop is evident. A real observation can show exactly what's happening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herod75 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 I brought the wheel back to cycle gear and the manager said he would take a look at it. He called me back to the "room" and showed me that the machine said it was balanced. While it was spinning I could see from five feet away that it was not round so I pointed it out to him. He just gave me a look and said he didn't know what I wanted him to do about it. He reluctantly popped and reseated the bead and handed it back to me. When I asked him if we could put it back on the balancer and look at it before I took it home he became angry and kicked the door. I guess I was asking too much. It appeared round and it's smooth as silk now. I guess there's a little wiggle soom when seating the bead? What ever happened to treating customers with respect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanix Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 LETS BURN HIS STORE DOWN! just kidding... maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Sounds like the bead didn't seat the first time. Next time fill the old tire with Slime and bring it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herod75 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Next time I'll unleash the pregnant wife. She wanted me to take her back so she could unleash hormonal fury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01xxallen Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Post the name and address of the store. Let everyone decide if they want to shop there. He should have been apologizing to you for poor installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I brought the wheel back to cycle gear and the manager said he would take a look at it. He called me back to the "room" and showed me that the machine said it was balanced. While it was spinning I could see from five feet away that it was not round so I pointed it out to him. He just gave me a look and said he didn't know what I wanted him to do about it. He reluctantly popped and reseated the bead and handed it back to me. When I asked him if we could put it back on the balancer and look at it before I took it home he became angry and kicked the door. I guess I was asking too much. It appeared round and it's smooth as silk now. I guess there's a little wiggle soom when seating the bead? What ever happened to treating customers with respect? My take on it: Cycle gear is a big name chain of stores, with lots of national press and attention. They offer up a 100% satisfaction guarantee. I would suggest that how you were treated were not what you expect to have happen you read their web site or the message from the CEO and is the result of the incompetance of one employee. I suggest you contact the OWNER and explain how you were treated, and ask him to address the problem before you go to corporate. I would not expect to be compensated, but the owner needs to be made aware of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herod75 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 It was Cycle Gear in Madison, TN. I've been in there several times before and the other guys have been cool as can be. Maybe I just caught the guy having a rough day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 If it was properly balanced when the bead was not fully seated, and the tire was visibly out of round, it will absolutely NOT be ballanced correctly now that it is seated. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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