Thread: rear hub cup/cone adjustment - smooth vs. clicks
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Old 04-22-09 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by greyghost_6
Couldn't have said it better myself. One mechanic told me to make it as loose a possible with no play in the bearings. It will take a lot of practice and break the nut tighten the nut, brake the nut tighten the nut, to get it down pat.
There should be a little play in the bearings when the wheel is off the bike. If the bearing don't have any play in them before installation, the bearings will be too tight after the quick release is tightened.
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