how to align multiple sets of disk wheels

I bought a second set of disk wheels with the idea of easily swapping out
the wheels for different riding conditions. However, I have to adjust the
brakes each time I swap the wheels out because the two sets of wheels are
off a tiny bit which causes disk rub.

Is it recommended to add shims? Will this cause any problems? How can I
workaround this problem so I don't have to adjust the brakes for each set of
wheels?

"Lennie Garcia" wrote in message
news:1077649158.648783@sj-nntpcache-5...
I bought a second set of disk wheels with the idea of easily swapping out
the wheels for different riding conditions. However, I have to adjust the
brakes each time I swap the wheels out because the two sets of wheels are
off a tiny bit which causes disk rub.

Is it recommended to add shims? Will this cause any problems? How can I
workaround this problem so I don't have to adjust the brakes for each set
of
wheels?


As I also have several sets of wheels I gave this idea a thought. My
conclusion was that it would be too much trouble. Instead I became
proficient at centering my Hayes brakes. Not worth it to mess with shims.
After you've swapped wheels a few times it will get easier, Did I mention
that I use a work stand? It probably helps a lot. I turn the bike over
and loosen the calipers. Remove the wheels, pop in the new set. Lock em
up. Now into the work stand and put a strip of aluminum can on each side
of the rotor. Squeeze and hold the brakes and tighten the calipers. Some
variation of this will get you ready to go without much fuss. Keep the
shims cleaned with Isopropyl alcohol.

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I've spent most of my money on mountain biking and windsurfing.
The rest I've just wasted.

"Lennie Garcia" wrote in message
news:1077649158.648783@sj-nntpcache-5...
I bought a second set of disk wheels with the idea of easily swapping out
the wheels for different riding conditions. However, I have to adjust the
brakes each time I swap the wheels out because the two sets of wheels are
off a tiny bit which causes disk rub.

Is it recommended to add shims? Will this cause any problems? How can I
workaround this problem so I don't have to adjust the brakes for each set
of
wheels?

You can shim the discs. I was doing this for a while with a set of hefty
offroad wheels and another set with semi-slicks on. It works, but never
seemed to be spot on for either wheels. I eventually fixed the problem by
adding a large metal adaptor to the semi-slick wheels in the shape of a
second hand Merlin frame.

Steve.

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"Lennie Garcia" wrote in message
news:1077649158.648783@sj-nntpcache-5...
I bought a second set of disk wheels with the idea of easily swapping
out
the wheels for different riding conditions. However, I have to adjust
the
brakes each time I swap the wheels out because the two sets of wheels
are
off a tiny bit which causes disk rub.

Is it recommended to add shims? Will this cause any problems? How can
I
workaround this problem so I don't have to adjust the brakes for each
set
of
wheels?

You can shim the discs. I was doing this for a while with a set of hefty
offroad wheels and another set with semi-slicks on. It works, but never
seemed to be spot on for either wheels. I eventually fixed the problem by
adding a large metal adaptor to the semi-slick wheels in the shape of a
second hand Merlin frame.

Cunny funt ',;~}~



Shaun aRe

"Lennie Garcia" wrote in message
news:1077649158.648783@sj-nntpcache-5...
I bought a second set of disk wheels with the idea of easily swapping out
the wheels for different riding conditions. However, I have to adjust the
brakes each time I swap the wheels out because the two sets of wheels are
off a tiny bit which causes disk rub.

Is it recommended to add shims? Will this cause any problems? How can I
workaround this problem so I don't have to adjust the brakes for each set
of
wheels?

Firstly, you must make sure that the rotors on all the wheelsets are broken
in. Secondly, you must make sure that all of the races are equally adjusted
(slightly loose is best, obviously). Thirdly, you must make sure that you
equally clamp the QR skewer on all wheelsets.

I finally took the time to properly adjust all the wheelsets for my mtn bike
and what do ya know, the rotors line up everytime now!! Before, they were
giving me grief and I threw in the towel and let my non-racing wheelsets rub
the pads. Not a problem any more.

In short, fine tune your racing wheels and then take the time to do the same
to your other wheelsets and everything works out well.

Dave