[justcrankn]

It's time to service my 2002 Bontrager Tandem hubs. How? I have the gears and disc adapter off. Now what? One LBS (doesn't sell Trek) told me they don't need service but I have a squeak I'm trying to get rid of.

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[TandemGeek]

Although I haven't pulled one apart, I believe the Bontrager Race Lite Tandem wheels uses a DT/Swiss hub. The star ratchet mechanism is very easy to service and should be cleaned and lubed every now and again, but does require the use of a very lightweight lubricant. Here are some links to servicing instructions:

http://www.dtswiss-us.com/hubmaintenance.htm

The complete manual for the DT line of hubs that address bearing service, including the 540 tandem hubs, can be found here:
http://www.dtswiss.com/getdoc/4e78add1-601b-4af0-b7c7-07f7e2e2a8df/Datasheet.aspx

[justcrankn]

Thanks. That's just the info I need.