is this safe to ride?

Posted by Nice-Cardiologist612@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 35 comments

hello so I notice that my rear wheel has a sideways wobble and im not sure what is wrong since im new to ebikes this is apvopro esbs im suspecting its my rim and I already ordered one and will arrive soon for the meantime is this safe to ride I dont have car and this is my only transportation to work, my work is 3miles away from home and the top speed is 22mph

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sg32771@reddit

Absolutely 👍

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Sad-Adhesiveness7456@reddit

You have a headlight in the rear?

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MulberryNo4249@reddit

idk why he lied its obviously front wheel as we can see the freaking front fork.

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Superb_Raccoon@reddit

Front wheel it is gonna headshake like crazy

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jeanm0165@reddit

On a scale from 1 to 10 my friend we're fucked

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urbancowby1963@reddit

Did you check your spokes? Had a problem like that it was three broken spokes , a looose or broken spoke can definitely cause this problem, if that’s the case your rim has to be trued , a bike shop can definitely do this , you can too , watch a few tutorials,

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MulberryNo4249@reddit

Your using 14in im using 12in and I just realigned the inner tube today. I had a little wobble due to improper inner tube installation which caused the scooter to shake in high speed. Take the wheel of and remove the tire and inner tube from the rim and correctly seat it. I have not seen this severe wobble, make sure your axle/rim is not damaged. I have spacer on both sides.

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GMN123@reddit

The actual rim is moving side to side. This isn't just tyre movement.

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MulberryNo4249@reddit

The rim has bearing in between where the axle goes. The axle is attached to the fork. The only reason it would wobble if there is damage or axle is too small, the oem axle should be tight fit once inserted it shouldt. We don't know if the OP wrecked it, normally improper seating of tire or inner tune creates temporary light wobble. Which can easily be fixed by refitting and realigning the tube.

I just did that yesterday. I also have excess inventory of parts the front rim, axle bolt just for this reason in case of easy swap.

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PickleAlly@reddit

Remember that unless the electronics are involved, it’s likely just a bike problem and not an e-bike problem, so being new to e-bikes specifically doesn’t apply. You could just say new to bikes in your case.

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SirWrong3794@reddit

His statement saying he is new to e-bikes is fine lol.

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Unlucky_Battle_6947@reddit

Uhhhh

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This is how you get there.

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PowerfulPrinciple735@reddit

No? I’m afraid that you have to even ask that

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KFPindustries@reddit

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demon_twink_gockie@reddit

No. And hushing from the fact that you're asking, I question if you are.

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GMN123@reddit

Only if you don't feel strongly about having teeth

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Reinis_LV@reddit

If it's 3 miles only then cycle or walk, you can't ride this safely at any speed.

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ghostnova6661@reddit

lol

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Fantastic_Key_8906@reddit

Maybe. Do you wear a helmet? But you need a new wheel, I don't think that one can be saved.

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CaptainComfortable43@reddit

of course it is. Go on and let the natural selection works its magic...

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NarutoFan1995@reddit

if u need to ask... probably not

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Downforit_9@reddit

Long story short: probably. But fix it anyway because it could break

I replaced my spokes about a year and a half ago, probably put 500+ miles on my bike and didn’t even notice until someone else on an ebike told me. Definitely noticed it while riding after that and fixed mine today since I’m selling my bike and don’t want the new person to have to deal with it.

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