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Old 08-28-06 | 05:47 PM
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I know RX-100 is low end, and that's part of the reason I asked the question. Will these gouges have a detrimental or catastrophic effect on the bearings, or might it work okay? I've ridden the bike occassionally (no more than 20 miles/week) with no serious problems, but I don't know when the cones were damaged (if not a manufacturing defect). I was noticing a slight vibration coming from the front, which is why I opened the hub up.

Edit: The old bearings do not show any signs of serious wear, so I question the severity of the defect in the cones.

Thanks to the info you provided, I did find a shop online with the appropriate cones. But with $8 shipping, I can't justify buying only the cones and some bearings. Looks like I might end up with some new tools and maybe a smaller inner chainring.

But the point was to save money! I'll end up spending more than a new hub would cost...I need some fiscal discipline.

Patrick

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