Possible Cause Remedy
Problem
Steering not accurate
Wheels not aligned in frame
Headset loose or binding
Front forks or frame bent
Align wheels correctly
Adjust/tighten headset
Take bike to a bike shop for possible
frame realignment
Frequent punctures Inner tube old or faulty
Tire tread/casing worn
Tire unsuited to rim
Tire not checked after previous
puncture
Tire pressure too low
Spoke protruding into rim
Replace Inner tube
Replace tire
Replace with correct tire
Remove sharp object embedded
in tire
Correct tire pressure
File down spoke
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