Thread: Surly fixed hub bearings failing
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Old 07-11-12 | 12:23 PM
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ianjk
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Originally Posted by SteamingAlong
Surly bearings are made with low grade steel and are known for failing. When I upgraded my rims on my bike, my LBS suggested that I keep the old rims with the Surly hubs and just upgrade to Phil Woods bearings.
Hahaha. Post some proof if you are going to male claims like that. Every failure that I have seen is due to bad/lack of adjustment.
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