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Old 11-23-15 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GamblerGORD53
I felt a few rumbles before and during a nice 123 mile day I think. I think at least 3 were boke by then. A few days later I noticed the wheel top was going sideways, worse when leaning. It seemed OK when just spinning it and went out 3 more times, 20 miles. So I was also wondering if the axel was broke. The last ride it was getting really wonky when not straight up, still rideable. The magnet sucked up the bits, so it was still smooth. There wasn't a speck of grease on it.
Thanks. So it will be very noticable.

I've been riding my Shimano dynohub that came with my bike for a good 8 years and something like 25,000 km (15,000+ miles) so I don't doubt the endurance of these things.
My Nexus 8 rear IGH is starting to come to the end of its life though I have used it at quite some speed and power, which might add to the wear on it.

Just ordered a B+M Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium T senso plus headlight so I am looking forward to the light it will bring.

* Fun fact: Dynohub is a Sturmey-Archer trademark
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