Bontrager hubs - plz help!
04-23-06, 11:52 AM
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Bontrager hubs - plz help!
Have just made the mistake of buying some Race X Lite wheels off ebay which are cracked 
, crack is on rear hub from spoke hole through to flange (edge of hub, see pic), its only 1 spoke and I'm tempted to just ride it - im only 75kg and would think wheel is built to deal with allot more.
My question - can you buy replacement hubs (cant find any) or get this repaired? spent allot of money and pretty gutted right now
, crack is on rear hub from spoke hole through to flange (edge of hub, see pic), its only 1 spoke and I'm tempted to just ride it - im only 75kg and would think wheel is built to deal with allot more.My question - can you buy replacement hubs (cant find any) or get this repaired? spent allot of money and pretty gutted right now
04-23-06, 02:31 PM
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The wheel is not built to deal with a cracked flange. The flange will soon break off and the wheel will be without two spokes. The only solution is to replace the hub.
04-23-06, 02:50 PM
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Ebay or paypal(or both) can get your money back. Put in a claim.
04-24-06, 05:38 AM
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unfortunately whilst I bought the frame off ebay, i just picked up the wheels from the guy whilst I was visiting (wasnt planned) - i.e. didn't actually go through ebay hence can't claim
any ideas where I can get a hub replacement? cant find anywhere to buy bontrager hubs, I assume a dura-ace hub wouldnt fit as spoke holes wouldn't match the unusal race x lite setup?
thanks for the advise guys - tom
any ideas where I can get a hub replacement? cant find anywhere to buy bontrager hubs, I assume a dura-ace hub wouldnt fit as spoke holes wouldn't match the unusal race x lite setup?
thanks for the advise guys - tom
04-24-06, 06:09 AM
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Since Bontrager is a division of Trek and Trek prohibits the sale of their items through on-line retailers, the only place you're going to find a replacement hub is your local Trek dealer.
04-24-06, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by caotropheus
Yes, only in a Trek dealer you can buy a new hub.
04-24-06, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by vw addict
or maybe have it warrantied!?!?!?!?!?!
04-24-06, 08:54 AM
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If you paid money for that thing you need to go get your money back. A cracked hub can be hazardous to your health.
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04-25-06, 12:08 AM
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Spoke with Bontrager UK and they said they'll provide a hub to my local dealer at cost price, then need to get wheel rebuilt - will see what total quote comes to - notice I can get a new dura ace rear wheel for £190 so will see how much repair bill comes to...
04-25-06, 07:43 AM
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Oh, good. I was going to ask if you'd talked to the guy yet.
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