Originally Posted by
fietsbob
my guess .. the cone and locknut are what hold the bearing adjustment . the shroud nut can be finger tight
Yes. I worked that out.
Originally Posted by
fietsbob
it functions like a spacer might , between the cone and locknut . bring the outside to 10cm.. like the fork is ..
in fact if it drags on the dust shield add a thin flatwasher under it Or between the cone and locknut.
The thing I worry about is that there is no spacer.
The shroud nut is not locked.
There is just a gap between this and the cone lock nut.
If it moves in, the wheel QR is loosened, if I survive that a bit more and its rim jams into the hub shell.
Originally Posted by
fietsbob
FWIW, some hubs on modestly priced bikes are using a rubber shroud for appearance and keeping lots of crud out.
I think I will just throw this shroud nut away and add some normal spacer(s) and an outer lock nut. If I can find a rubber shroud to fit I'll put that on, otherwise just go commando.