Easton hub hack
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Easton hub hack
Bearing play is adjusted by rotating the cone shaped (insert proper term here).
When I bought the wheels used, was told that this would tend to loosen, & a replacement part with wrench flats could be purchased- currently only finger friction is used to adjust. It did loosen, sometimes to the point of brake rub while climbing.
1st attempt, was to pack the space between the cone and the end of the axle with thread- not very successful.
2nd attempt, wrapped electrical tape to prevent the cone from turning- better, until the weather warmed.
3rd attempt, small hose clamp over rubber strip- two layers at axle (smaller) end, one layer on cone.
Wish me luck!
When I bought the wheels used, was told that this would tend to loosen, & a replacement part with wrench flats could be purchased- currently only finger friction is used to adjust. It did loosen, sometimes to the point of brake rub while climbing.
1st attempt, was to pack the space between the cone and the end of the axle with thread- not very successful.
2nd attempt, wrapped electrical tape to prevent the cone from turning- better, until the weather warmed.
3rd attempt, small hose clamp over rubber strip- two layers at axle (smaller) end, one layer on cone.
Wish me luck!
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stop futzing around with this from a hack job perspective...give easton a call, they were giving away the parts to mod the hub. Basically they changed the cone to one with wrench flats and from what I recall it has a plastic piece similar to a nyloc nut inside that holds the position of the cone against loosening. Give them a shout and perhaps they will send them for free. There was one for the front hub and one for the rear...it takes less than 2 minutes to swap out the parts.
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If Easton can't supply the proper parts, try Blue (Grade 243) Locktite. It should hold the adjustment but the nut will be removable with hand tools when you want to.
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stop futzing around with this from a hack job perspective...give easton a call, they were giving away the parts to mod the hub. Basically they changed the cone to one with wrench flats and from what I recall it has a plastic piece similar to a nyloc nut inside that holds the position of the cone against loosening. Give them a shout and perhaps they will send them for free. There was one for the front hub and one for the rear...it takes less than 2 minutes to swap out the parts.
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