Hub and BB maintenance
08-25-04, 11:22 PM
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08-26-04, 08:55 AM
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wow, does the $200 include a new set of tires? id say buy some cone wrenches, a crank remover, and a BB tool and learn how to do it yourself. The park tool website like he said will explain exactly how to do it
08-26-04, 09:00 AM
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Another vote for "home wrenching" here 
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08-26-04, 12:31 PM
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Check them again please
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Originally Posted by beetle
I called my LBS to see what it might cost to repack the bearings on a 1995 Shimano Alivio bottom bracket and hubs. The bike has maybe 150 miles on it, but I'm planning on adding slicks and riding 60-100 miles per week going forward.
That said, they want $200.00 to do this work, and suggested I may want to consider buying a new bike! I think I'd rather buy some new tools...
I'd like to think I can handle this myself. Any suggestions on where I can get detailed instructions on how to complete this project with minimal stress and anxiety?
That said, they want $200.00 to do this work, and suggested I may want to consider buying a new bike! I think I'd rather buy some new tools...
I'd like to think I can handle this myself. Any suggestions on where I can get detailed instructions on how to complete this project with minimal stress and anxiety?
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$200.00 sounds to me like the charge for a complete overhaul of your eintire bicycle. At 150 miles, you certaintly don't need that yet. For that matter, I doubt there's much point in opening up the hubs yet either. Modern bicycles with sealed mechanisms in the hubs and headsets and cartridge bottom brackets don't require near the maintenance that we used to find necessary.
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Originally Posted by beetle
I called my LBS to see what it might cost to repack the bearings on a 1995 Shimano Alivio bottom bracket and hubs. The bike has maybe 150 miles on it, but I'm planning on adding slicks and riding 60-100 miles per week going forward.
That said, they want $200.00 to do this work, and suggested I may want to consider buying a new bike! I think I'd rather buy some new tools...
I'd like to think I can handle this myself. Any suggestions on where I can get detailed instructions on how to complete this project with minimal stress and anxiety?
That said, they want $200.00 to do this work, and suggested I may want to consider buying a new bike! I think I'd rather buy some new tools...
I'd like to think I can handle this myself. Any suggestions on where I can get detailed instructions on how to complete this project with minimal stress and anxiety?
08-30-04, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BeeTL
Raiyn,
Thanks for taking the time to help me out today!
The hubs DEFINITELY needed to be repacked. There was very little grease from the factory and it was pretty congealed. The BB was fine, and we got the derailleurs running better and the fit dialed in.
It's nice to be able to see how things go together. There is no question that it pays to have the right tools.
Thanks again, Raiyn!
Thanks for taking the time to help me out today!
The hubs DEFINITELY needed to be repacked. There was very little grease from the factory and it was pretty congealed. The BB was fine, and we got the derailleurs running better and the fit dialed in.
It's nice to be able to see how things go together. There is no question that it pays to have the right tools.
Thanks again, Raiyn!
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08-30-04, 10:24 PM
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Do you actually have any mechanical aptitude?
150 miles on any bike isn't much for needing hub and BB overhaul. For a 1995 job, has it been hanging in a garage for 10 years? Why do the hubs need repacking, or do they just need adjustment? Do you know how to do that? Do you know how to get the rear freewheel/freehub off (I don't see a tool listed)? Do your hubs have quick releases or nuts on the axles -- it makes a difference to hub bearing adjustment? Do you know how to check for bearing adjustment on a BB? Do you know which side of the BB shell threads is lefty or righty? Is you current BB a spindle, cup, cone and balls arrangements that only needs relubricating without going to a cartridge? Do you... get the picture?
Maybe you should shop around the LBSs a bit more and actually drop some some dollars with someone who knows what they are doing.
Then buy as many tools as you want, go find a beater bike, from a tip or recycling shop, and practice on that, concentrating on one area at a time (maybe BB first, then rear hub, then front hub, etc). Read up on everything as you go.
At least you'll have a reliable commuter, and your stress levels won't skyrocket when you suddenly realise your commuter transport won't work when you need it most.
150 miles on any bike isn't much for needing hub and BB overhaul. For a 1995 job, has it been hanging in a garage for 10 years? Why do the hubs need repacking, or do they just need adjustment? Do you know how to do that? Do you know how to get the rear freewheel/freehub off (I don't see a tool listed)? Do your hubs have quick releases or nuts on the axles -- it makes a difference to hub bearing adjustment? Do you know how to check for bearing adjustment on a BB? Do you know which side of the BB shell threads is lefty or righty? Is you current BB a spindle, cup, cone and balls arrangements that only needs relubricating without going to a cartridge? Do you... get the picture?
Maybe you should shop around the LBSs a bit more and actually drop some some dollars with someone who knows what they are doing.
Then buy as many tools as you want, go find a beater bike, from a tip or recycling shop, and practice on that, concentrating on one area at a time (maybe BB first, then rear hub, then front hub, etc). Read up on everything as you go.
At least you'll have a reliable commuter, and your stress levels won't skyrocket when you suddenly realise your commuter transport won't work when you need it most.
08-30-04, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rowan
150 miles on any bike isn't much for needing hub and BB overhaul. For a 1995 job, has it been hanging in a garage for 10 years? Why do the hubs need repacking, or do they just need adjustment? Do you know how to do that? Do you know how to get the rear freewheel/freehub off (I don't see a tool listed)? Do your hubs have quick releases or nuts on the axles -- it makes a difference to hub bearing adjustment? Do you know how to check for bearing adjustment on a BB? Do you know which side of the BB shell threads is lefty or righty? Is you current BB a spindle, cup, cone and balls arrangements that only needs relubricating without going to a cartridge? Do you... get the picture?
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Originally Posted by BeeTL
The BB is a cartridge. When it's time to change it, I'll get Raiyn to help me again if he's available.
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08-30-04, 11:20 PM
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Absolutely no reflection on you Raiyn, and I've been around these forums long enough to know that YOU know what you're talking about.
It was more a warning to others new to cycling (weren't we all once) who think: "Oh yeah, this can't be too hard, and I'll save a bundle of LBS dollars".
And in fact, it was as I had suspected.
Glad you were on hand and so willingly able to help him out and set him on gaining some wrenching knowledge.
<sucking up off>
The lack of grease in hubs, particularly, when bikes are delivered from the factory is always a worry. I always strip and repack on new hubs just to satisfy myself that there is enough there.
It was more a warning to others new to cycling (weren't we all once) who think: "Oh yeah, this can't be too hard, and I'll save a bundle of LBS dollars".
And in fact, it was as I had suspected.
Glad you were on hand and so willingly able to help him out and set him on gaining some wrenching knowledge.
<sucking up off>
The lack of grease in hubs, particularly, when bikes are delivered from the factory is always a worry. I always strip and repack on new hubs just to satisfy myself that there is enough there.
09-01-04, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BeeTL
Me too!
I inflated the tires on my wife's bike, so she's happy for now
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On my bike, here's an update:
I removed the rack and kickstand, removed all of the reflectors, and added the reflective tape. Also, I got a Mity 8 computer and picked up a pair of puncture resistant Specialized 1.5" tires and installed all of that.
When I was at the LBS I asked if they had on old set of Alivio 7 speed shifters lying around. They said no, but suggested prior to replacing them that I disconnect the cables, disassemble the exterior case, zap the guts with WD40, clean out all the crud (it looks like there were caterpillars living in there at one point), lube and reassemble. Voila - my front derailleur works!
Now all I have to do is ride!!!
I inflated the tires on my wife's bike, so she's happy for now
.On my bike, here's an update:
I removed the rack and kickstand, removed all of the reflectors, and added the reflective tape. Also, I got a Mity 8 computer and picked up a pair of puncture resistant Specialized 1.5" tires and installed all of that.
When I was at the LBS I asked if they had on old set of Alivio 7 speed shifters lying around. They said no, but suggested prior to replacing them that I disconnect the cables, disassemble the exterior case, zap the guts with WD40, clean out all the crud (it looks like there were caterpillars living in there at one point), lube and reassemble. Voila - my front derailleur works!
Now all I have to do is ride!!!
Originally Posted by Rowan
Absolutely no reflection on you Raiyn, and I've been around these forums long enough to know that YOU know what you're talking about.
It was more a warning to others new to cycling (weren't we all once) who think: "Oh yeah, this can't be too hard, and I'll save a bundle of LBS dollars".
And in fact, it was as I had suspected.
Glad you were on hand and so willingly able to help him out and set him on gaining some wrenching knowledge.
<sucking up off>
The lack of grease in hubs, particularly, when bikes are delivered from the factory is always a worry. I always strip and repack on new hubs just to satisfy myself that there is enough there.
It was more a warning to others new to cycling (weren't we all once) who think: "Oh yeah, this can't be too hard, and I'll save a bundle of LBS dollars".
And in fact, it was as I had suspected.
Glad you were on hand and so willingly able to help him out and set him on gaining some wrenching knowledge.
<sucking up off>
The lack of grease in hubs, particularly, when bikes are delivered from the factory is always a worry. I always strip and repack on new hubs just to satisfy myself that there is enough there.
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He can get rather "interesting" when wound up.
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