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Old 24-02-08, 11:13 PM   #6
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Default Re: How important is wheel balancing and do racers do it?

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Originally Posted by teriyakimonkey View Post
Well I've just changed the rear on mine and instead of a jig I done it with the wheel on the rear axle without the sprocket or caliper on and done it as describe in another thread. I wasn't hugely anal about it but spent 20 minutes on it. You reckon that'll be ok?
Yeah that should be fine assuming you actually balanced it correctly

Back to your original question I think its pretty important to balance wheels for racing. When you are really on it the last thing you need is some daft wheel vibration to spoil your concentration and grip.
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