Rear hub problem on Ironhorse
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Rear hub problem on Ironhorse
I am new to the forum, and new to riding also. I bought an Ironhorse bike from Sports Authority some time back and rode it for a while, then upgraded to a Haro V2 from a local bike shop, much better ride. Anyway, back to the question...I ride the Haro off raod and the Ironhorse here in town on the road. The Ironhorse developed a wobble in the rear wheel and I took it to the shop for a tune up, and it seemed to fix it. Now the wobble is back. Is it possible the wheelset on the Sports Authority bike is just crap and I should replace it? The Haro is just fine and I ride it much harder. By the way, I am a big guy, 6'4" and 285, that could be the issue.
I considered upgrading the wheels on the Haro to a set for disc brakes and moving the current wheelset on the Haro over to the Ironhorse.
Any opinions are welcomed.
I considered upgrading the wheels on the Haro to a set for disc brakes and moving the current wheelset on the Haro over to the Ironhorse.
Any opinions are welcomed.
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My cheap Desperado came with un-sealed, loose ball bearing Joytech hubs, your Outlaw is even more entry level than mine and should have about the same
Perhaps they're not tightened correctly? Cheap bearings?
Did you check out Park Tool?
I think the same thing will happen to me sooner of later, planing to get Shimano Alivio hubs...
Perhaps they're not tightened correctly? Cheap bearings?
Did you check out Park Tool?
I think the same thing will happen to me sooner of later, planing to get Shimano Alivio hubs...