Bicycle Mechanics - Bearing Preload Question

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The Speaker Guy

10-12-02, 10:30 PM

I used to always tighten bearings (i.e. wheel, headset or bottom bracket) to where I just could not feel any static play in the element in question.

Nowadays I seem to want them a bit tighter, (to make the bike tighter), but I'm worried about long term damage.

Are there any online tutorials, or what are your thoughts?

roadbuzz

10-13-02, 06:15 AM

It should go without saying... check www.sheldonbrown.com (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/). Different bearings are adjusted differently, but to give you some feel for it, I'd recommend starting with the cone adjustment (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cone-adjustment.html) article, in particular the advice on quick release adjustment.

D*Alex

10-13-02, 08:30 AM

Don't overdo it, or you will Brinnell the races.