how can you tell if hubs are serviceable?
10-02-06, 06:32 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Orange County CA
Posts: 963
Bikes: Surly CC, Raleigh Team Pro, Specialized Rockhopper with an xtracycle
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
how can you tell if hubs are serviceable?
I have some no-name hubs on a wheelset that I am attempting to respace the axel and redish for a singlespeed setup. How can I tell if they are even serviceable? There appear to be cones that can be accessed by a cone wrench. Does this mean that they are serviceable?
Thanks!
Thanks!
10-03-06, 07:42 AM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 33,656
Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!
Mentioned: 39 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2026 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1,095 Times
in
741 Posts
Take the lock nut and cone off of one side and remove the axle. If it is a loose bearing hub, it will be obvious. If so, check the condition of the cones and hub races. If they are reasonably smooth and free of pits, relube the hub and reassemble it. It he cones are in bad shape, decide if it is worth while replacing them If the hub races are in bad shape, discard the wheel as most hub races can't be replaced.
10-03-06, 07:50 AM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 4,454
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 128 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times
in
10 Posts
You'll need a cone wrench (usually 13mm for front hub, 15mm or 16mm for rear hub, although there's a fair bit of variation) and a wrench that fits the locknut (usually 15mm front hub, 17mm rear hub; an adjustable wrench will work for this). Loosen the locknut while holding the cone with the cone wrench.
__________________
"c" is not a unit that measures tire width
"c" is not a unit that measures tire width
10-03-06, 11:28 AM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,442
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I've rebuilt dozens of nasty old hubs. Usually, the bearings are shot, but if the cone races are OK you're good to go with new bearings and grease. I've found two freewheel hubs with bent axles, and one completely snapped in half. The only thing holding it together was the quick-release!
Be sure to read up on the directions on the Park Tool site.
Be sure to read up on the directions on the Park Tool site.
