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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 05:46 AM
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 05:53 AM
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either something is not installed correctly( bad wheel bearing? bad tire?) or it's not balanced. you could try ride-on balancer. it works well.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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Dynabeades take the balance issue out of the equation. The wheel is always in balance.
 
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Well...I suppose...if you consistently ride at 110 it might be a problem.
 
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Something isn't right still. You ride too fast but wobble is never good if you can keep it from happening.
 
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