Thank you, but having re-read the thread I find that Downtube first asserts that "....a solid majority (of hubs) are overtightened at the factory."
Originally Posted by
downtube
Maybe you should visit some factories and tell them how it needs to be done. I have used hubs from multiple manufacturers over the years and a solid majority are over tightened at the hub factory.
Thanks,
Yan
You appear to disagree with this as you reply thus:
Originally Posted by
BassNotBass
Then you should deal with reputable hub manufacturers.
This above contradicts what every experienced mechanic knows, which is that even "reputable", quality hubs with cones do come over-tightened including Shimano.
You then choose not to attempt to evidence the above and offer the quote below.
Tut tut.
Originally Posted by
BassNotBass
I have never disputed the idea that new bearings should be adjusted and I have no idea how you ever came to that conclusion. I have argued all along that over tightened bearings need to be adjusted even if common practice nowadays is that they come over tightened from the factory. Downtube is the person who feels it's not necessary and has taken the stance that over tightened bearings are acceptable and that it actually has merits despite logic to the contrary and he has attempted to support this argument by saying that if they come from the factory this way then that should be OK...
Kindly reread this thread.