Getting Better Results With Your Truing Calipers

If you've ever spent a frustrating afternoon fighting a wobbly bike wheel, you probably already know how essential truing calipers are for getting things straight again. There is a certain kind of "zen" to wheel work, but let's be honest—it's also a bit of a headache if you don't have the right tools to show you exactly where the problem is. You can try the old trick of using a zip tie against the frame or just eyeballing it, but if you want a wheel that actually stays round and rolls fast, you need that physical reference point that only a good set of calipers can provide. ...

May 20, 2026 · 7 min · Lesem Connie