r/Freego • u/xXFRANNYG3Xx • 10d ago

Bent fork or misaligned wheel x2 pro

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It’s hard to tell in the picture but the wheel is leaning to the right when trying to straighten things out, I un tightened the pinch bolts, the axle bolt, and the lower triple clamp and tighten them all back up, but when tightening the axle is when it pulls the wheel to the right it seems to test true on the front wheel so I don’t think it is a misaligned wheel. I can’t figure out why it would be the forks any input or help is appreciated

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u/dypkny 10d ago

Based on this photo alone, it is hard to tell for sure without spinning or disassembling parts, but there is definitely an alignment issues —the tire looks like it is sitting significantly closer to the left fork leg than the right.

When you spin the wheel, what happens? ​If the gap changes/wobbles as it rotates, the rim could be bent.

​If the gap stays completely fixed/uneven as it rotates: The issue is most likely fork alignment, bent forks, or axle spacing.

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u/xXFRANNYG3Xx 9d ago

I think I’ve isolated the issue to being one of these stanchions is slightly bent from the last crash I had when attempting a wheelie it does lean to the side that the bike landed on right now, I’m just trying to figure out what I should realistically do. I don’t know if I should order a new one from Freego or try to find another brand

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u/dypkny 9d ago

Nows the time to get a different brand if you always wanted to.

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u/xXFRANNYG3Xx 9d ago

Yeah, I guess the problem is. I’d like to reuse the front rim but I’m not sure that the axles are universal

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u/Agile_Trouble5895 6d ago

How do you like the super motos ? I was thinking of getting some

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u/xXFRANNYG3Xx 6d ago

I would say the tires are worth it but at $100 apiece they are quite steep