My back wheel has gone slightly out of true.  No broken spokes yet.

Past experience at my normal shop has often led to repeat visits when spokes break later on.  Overtightening I guess?

Anyone have a shop that they rely on and can recommend?

Thanks

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if slightly out of true and not super high end wheels I'd recommend a spoke wrench and some online tutorials.  

I believe West Town Bikes offers wheel building classes.  Some of my other vintage bike friends recommend them.

Whoever you bring it to, make sure they re-dish your wheel, there's something going on here more than the wheel just being out of true.  Otherwise, it might be time to look at a new wheel.  Your wheels shouldn't need so much work to stay true.  If you're a heavier rider, make sure you get a wheel with a higher spoke count.

I've had mine done at several, but the ones that get my votes are: Turin and Johnny Sprockets on Brynn Mawr.

Also, it helps if you know the mechanic, then they won't dick you around and do a rush job.

Roscoe Village Bikes

thanks for the recs

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