Originally Posted by Rowan
150 miles on any bike isn't much for needing hub and BB overhaul. For a 1995 job, has it been hanging in a garage for 10 years? Why do the hubs need repacking, or do they just need adjustment? Do you know how to do that? Do you know how to get the rear freewheel/freehub off (I don't see a tool listed)? Do your hubs have quick releases or nuts on the axles -- it makes a difference to hub bearing adjustment? Do you know how to check for bearing adjustment on a BB? Do you know which side of the BB shell threads is lefty or righty? Is you current BB a spindle, cup, cone and balls arrangements that only needs relubricating without going to a cartridge? Do you... get the picture?
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Rowan, I AM a mechanic. I was the one who actually serviced beetle's bike (on my own time at my house) and the hubs were in need of attention. The "grease" that was used had congealed to the point of being sludge. I cleaned repacked and reassembled both front and rear hubs for him while explaining what I was doing on each step. I handled the hub repair as well as the tune up in a very "hands-on" manner so that he could learn while I worked. His bottom bracket was in serviceable condition so I mearely explained the operation of removal / reinstallation for him. Believe me the bike's condition was indeed worse than it's term of storage / lack of miles would suggest and while the shop's estimate was a bit high for what was actually required a complete stem to stern overhaul is in the $160 and up ballpark in our area.
Originally Posted by BeeTL
The BB is a cartridge. When it's time to change it, I'll get Raiyn to help me again if he's available.
You know how to reach me. Have you decided if you want your wife's bike looked at?
Last edited by Raiyn; 09-01-04 at 01:54 PM.