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Old 03-20-08 | 08:20 PM
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thurstonboise
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From: Boise, Idyho

Bikes: '04 fisher 29er, NYC Bikes CityFixed

Originally Posted by emj2390
well i was putting the wheel on and tighting the hub bolt and the looked like aluminum bolt on the inside of the hub between the hub and the bike frame on the axle shattered. it wasnt very tight just snug. im a wee guy 129 lbs and 5'10" so i dont have muscle. should i go to my LBS and get a new one or contact formula seeing as the hubs were brand new yesturday?
Try both.
I'd get one from the shop in the interest of keeping the bike going. You might end up with a spare by talking to formula.

Those locknuts do seem to break quite a bit. Whenever you have the wheel off, take a second to tighten them back up and it shouldn't happen again.
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