Re: [ST] Water in the wheel

["jrice" <jrice@xxxxxxxxxx>]

David, I don't think there's any problem. I would ride it a bit and see if
the water left, which I believe it should. Enjoy. Gene.

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Pullen" <dpullen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2003 1:54 PM
Subject: [ST] Water in the wheel


> It was warm enough to wash the bike today, so I went ahead and did it.
> Afterwards, I degreased and lubed the chain.  As I spun the rear wheel to
> apply the chain oil, I heard sloshing sounds.
>
> I can see that there are holes in the "spokes" of the wheel, which must be
> where the water got in.  I'm guessing that this isn't harmful; it didn't
> seem to upset the balance of the wheel or anything.
>
> Is this something I should take steps to avoid next time?  Is there a
> preferred method for getting the water out, aside from evaporation?  Or is
> this perfectly normal and nothing to worry about?
>
> Thanks,
>   - Dave
>
>
>
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