Originally Posted by
MTZER
That's a lot of useful information here, thanks for sharing. Like I said I don't know if I would like it or not, but it's interesting that you mentioned the case when the elastomer has solidified and there's no movement at all it means that the hub is just behaving like a normal hub without suspension... So would it be possible to just use it in this way if I don't want to go through the hassle of repairing/replacing it? Or do I really need a new HUB? So far No one has mentioned that they have reused the rim and spokes with another 74mm hub so I don't know.
I don't get the bearings part but I'll try first to look for the manual of the hub to be on the same page with you.
Yes, I think you could continue to use the hub without replacing the elastomer. Sorry, my explanation of checking the bearings for play wasn't very good. The hub has cartridge bearings like any good quality hub these days. you just need to grab the wheel at the top and push and pull it from side to side and look for movement between the hub and its side plates. There's a small gap between them so its easy to see any movement. If you can see scuff marks on the face of the hub, the bearings definitely need replacing.