Rear Hub Binding - Why?
10-07-09 | 01:10 PM
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Rear Hub Binding - Why?
Hub: Powertap SL+ (6802 and 6902 cartridge bearings), 32 hole laced to Kinlin Niobium 30.
History: Bought new and put maybe 5k miles on it. Seen some rain but nothing crazy.
Symptoms: Lots of resistance and totally binds as soon as quick release is tightened. Cassette body is also super loose and can almost be pulled off by hand.
Could I have worn both the bearings and the cassette body this fast? What else could be in play?
History: Bought new and put maybe 5k miles on it. Seen some rain but nothing crazy.
Symptoms: Lots of resistance and totally binds as soon as quick release is tightened. Cassette body is also super loose and can almost be pulled off by hand.
Could I have worn both the bearings and the cassette body this fast? What else could be in play?
10-07-09 | 04:32 PM
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This is from Saris. https://www.cycle-ops.com/pdfManuals/232.pdf
Sealed radial bearings should be lubed peroidoticly. 5k miles is a little long without an overhaul.
Sealed radial bearings should be lubed peroidoticly. 5k miles is a little long without an overhaul.
10-09-09 | 02:26 AM
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Depending upon the particular configuration, there are steel washers that's part of the space in between the bearings. If any of these washers are left out, this would provide a gap for the bearing to be squeezed out of position and bind.
