Phil2
07-19-07, 05:13 PM
I'm putting pitlocks on and i'm wondering if i need to put the little conical black springs on as well. do the springs even do anything?
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markhr
07-19-07, 06:08 PM
I'm putting pitlocks on and i'm wondering if i need to put the little conical black springs on as well. do the springs even do anything?
you don't "have" to use them but try removing/replacing the wheels with and without the springs - the springs make life sooo much easier.
you don't "have" to use them but try removing/replacing the wheels with and without the springs - the springs make life sooo much easier.
Ziemas
07-20-07, 01:01 AM
I'm putting pitlocks on and i'm wondering if i need to put the little conical black springs on as well. do the springs even do anything?
No! DO NOT USE THE SPRINGS!! Pitlocks come with the little metal discs and the Teflon washer, use only what comes with the Pitlocks. I've used them for several years and it's no problem getting the wheel on and off without the springs.
http://www.pitlock.com/images/explosionszeichnung_480.jpg
http://www.pitlock.com/bikerinfos/aufbauzeichnung/index.html
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp
No! DO NOT USE THE SPRINGS!! Pitlocks come with the little metal discs and the Teflon washer, use only what comes with the Pitlocks. I've used them for several years and it's no problem getting the wheel on and off without the springs.
http://www.pitlock.com/images/explosionszeichnung_480.jpg
http://www.pitlock.com/bikerinfos/aufbauzeichnung/index.html
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp
Phil2
07-20-07, 05:36 AM
Thanks, Ziemas. i ended up not using the springs. i'm surprised the pitlock website doesn't say specifically not to use them.
another question: i didn't have any grease at home, so i called the LBS and they said it's fine to use wd-40 to lube the skewer instead. is wd-40 an adequate substitute?
oh, i also found that the PIT socket fits perfectly on the gate of a standard carabiner key ring.
another question: i didn't have any grease at home, so i called the LBS and they said it's fine to use wd-40 to lube the skewer instead. is wd-40 an adequate substitute?
oh, i also found that the PIT socket fits perfectly on the gate of a standard carabiner key ring.
gear
07-20-07, 05:42 AM
I'd get some grease the next time your out.
Phil2
07-20-07, 05:57 AM
gear,
that's what i'm thinking. i read on another thread that wd-40 actually disolves grease! i guess i'll have to clean off the skewers then apply the grease. i guess there's no way to get the WD-40 out of the hub, tho.
that's what i'm thinking. i read on another thread that wd-40 actually disolves grease! i guess i'll have to clean off the skewers then apply the grease. i guess there's no way to get the WD-40 out of the hub, tho.
Ziemas
07-20-07, 06:01 AM
gear,
that's what i'm thinking. i read on another thread that wd-40 actually disolves grease! i guess i'll have to clean off the skewers then apply the grease. i guess there's no way to get the WD-40 out of the hub, tho.
Use grease! I didn't on one and after a winter of wet and salty riding had to get it drilled out. After that I always use grease and haven't had any further problems.
that's what i'm thinking. i read on another thread that wd-40 actually disolves grease! i guess i'll have to clean off the skewers then apply the grease. i guess there's no way to get the WD-40 out of the hub, tho.
Use grease! I didn't on one and after a winter of wet and salty riding had to get it drilled out. After that I always use grease and haven't had any further problems.
operator
07-20-07, 08:10 AM
No! DO NOT USE THE SPRINGS!! Pitlocks come with the little metal discs and the Teflon washer, use only what comes with the Pitlocks. I've used them for several years and it's no problem getting the wheel on and off without the springs.
http://www.pitlock.com/images/explosionszeichnung_480.jpg
http://www.pitlock.com/bikerinfos/aufbauzeichnung/index.html
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp
I searched in vain for the words "do not use the springs", but couldn't find them.
http://www.pitlock.com/images/explosionszeichnung_480.jpg
http://www.pitlock.com/bikerinfos/aufbauzeichnung/index.html
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pitlock.asp
I searched in vain for the words "do not use the springs", but couldn't find them.
Phil2
07-20-07, 08:20 AM
what's the technical term for the springs?
i'm going to e-mail them and ask that they make mention of the springs on the FAQs on their site.
i'm going to e-mail them and ask that they make mention of the springs on the FAQs on their site.
Phil2
07-21-07, 11:14 PM
so i went to the LBS and they said under no circumstances should i use the conical springs, or WD-40, when installing pitlocks. the bike mechanics were going to hunt down the employee who told me to use WD-40 on the skewers.
JanMM
07-22-07, 10:12 AM
so i went to the LBS and they said under no circumstances should i use the conical springs, or WD-40, when installing pitlocks. the bike mechanics were going to hunt down the employee who told me to use WD-40 on the skewers.
Hunt him down and punish him? That would seem rather severe.
Hunt him down and punish him? That would seem rather severe.