Bought used wheels... looks like something's missing (???)
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Bought used wheels... looks like something's missing (???)
I'm no expert, but I just got these Mavic Ksyrium wheels in the mail today and there seems to be something missing on the rear wheel, opposite the free hub. I bought them on eBay and need to know what's up.
Can anyone tell me if I'm missing something important here???
Thanks,
Can anyone tell me if I'm missing something important here???
Thanks,
06-07-10, 02:46 PM
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There is a cap that goes over there. When you wan't to take the wheel a part you pull that cap off and put a 10mm hex wrench up in there, then a 5mm in the other side. I hope you could get to a shop and order one because you are screwed with out it.
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And FAIL.
Or perhaps UNFAIL. I looked on the plastic shipping plug and low and behold... there it was. So, all's good!
Or perhaps UNFAIL. I looked on the plastic shipping plug and low and behold... there it was. So, all's good!
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Sooooo... I'm still missing an axle??? How can I be sure the Mavic Ksyriums have this axle as pictured above?
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shine a light and look through the hole in it. it should be only large enough to fit a skewer. if it is much larger, no axle.
better yet take a picture for us where we can see through the hole.
better yet take a picture for us where we can see through the hole.
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I found a link to the Mavic dealer service page and it shows a cutaway view of the rear hub. I'm good to go! The axle is in place and this bit I found on the packing disc actually fits into the axle and is secured only by an o-ring.
Weird, but I'm all set. Thanks to all those who replied!
Weird, but I'm all set. Thanks to all those who replied!
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Awesome pic in your sig. Rick James messing up the Murphy's couch with his muddy boots. I think the Prince skit was even funnier.
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