Bicycle Mechanics - Loose Hub Races In Wheel

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Trek Rider

04-05-04, 08:35 PM

Here's my problem. Both races on my front Rolf Vector spin freely in the hub.

Is there anyway to repair this short of replacing the hub or wheel?

Thanks

miamijim

04-08-04, 04:50 PM

Yes there is. Use 680rc Loctite.

1. Remove both races.
2. clean everything with degreaser
3. repeat #2
4. Apply loctite to the hub shell and the backsides of the races
5. install races.
6. re-assemble hub using a small amount of grease...very small. (so the grease and loctite dont mix.)
7. Step 6 is to in-sure the races are seated evenly.
8. let loctite harden overnight
9. repack with appropriate amount of grease.