Bicycle Mechanics - hub servicing

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dryrider
06-08-08, 06:22 AM
hi again, i've got some citec wheels and just wanted to know if the front hub is serviceable.
The rear one has conventional spanner flats but the front one has just got 2 holes.
I injected grease into 1 hole and it came out of the sides and the other hole. The reason i want to service them is that there is a small amount of play in the bearings and grit.
There are no visible threads on the axle. Hope you can help.

kramnnim
06-08-08, 07:37 AM
Can you use a pin spanner to turn the cap/cover with the holes?
dryrider
06-08-08, 08:04 AM
Tried that but they were very tight. Did'nt want to ruin the grease holes{if thats what they are**.
Just thought , if they are greasing points , then they would'nt need to be there if the hub was dismantible?

kramnnim
06-08-08, 07:00 PM
Well, it seems like the hub must use sealed cartridge bearings, rather than cup/cone...would the injected grease even be able to get to the inside of the bearings? And...if they are indeed grease ports...why are there two of them?
FasterthanU
06-08-08, 11:13 PM
I'd call the manufacturer. If in doubt, call the manufacturer. Some are very nice and helpful. -FTU