Wheel Bearing Question
08-28-16, 08:54 PM
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Wheel Bearing Question
I was under the assumption that there were 1/4 on rear and 3/16 on the front standard for ball bearings in wheels. I had a grind in my front wheel so I figured I had a broken axle, but it was not. But in the process I lost a wheel bearing so I figured I should just clean, put in new bearings and re lube. I took a bearing to my LBS and purchased the correct bearing after measuring. there were 9 on each side and measured 1/4? Is this possible or right.
Bike is a Cannondale CaadX with Maddux CX 2.1 wheels and I don't know what hub they used not listed where I can find it anyways. The bearing look right and rolls great after reassembly.
Any thoughts?
Bike is a Cannondale CaadX with Maddux CX 2.1 wheels and I don't know what hub they used not listed where I can find it anyways. The bearing look right and rolls great after reassembly.
Any thoughts?
08-28-16, 09:22 PM
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I was under the assumption that there were 1/4 on rear and 3/16 on the front standard for ball bearings in wheels. I had a grind in my front wheel so I figured I had a broken axle, but it was not. But in the process I lost a wheel bearing so I figured I should just clean, put in new bearings and re lube. I took a bearing to my LBS and purchased the correct bearing after measuring. there were 9 on each side and measured 1/4? Is this possible or right.
Bike is a Cannondale CaadX with Maddux CX 2.1 wheels and I don't know what hub they used not listed where I can find it anyways. The bearing look right and rolls great after reassembly.
Any thoughts?
Bike is a Cannondale CaadX with Maddux CX 2.1 wheels and I don't know what hub they used not listed where I can find it anyways. The bearing look right and rolls great after reassembly.
Any thoughts?
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08-29-16, 05:24 AM
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Failed bearings also usually include a damaged bearing cone and thus I always replace it too. Failure to replace damaged cones may render your otherwise good repair short-lived. You may want to take it back apart to check the condition of the cones (if you didn't do it initially).
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08-29-16, 05:37 AM
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I was under the assumption that there were 1/4 on rear and 3/16 on the front standard for ball bearings in wheels. I had a grind in my front wheel so I figured I had a broken axle, but it was not. But in the process I lost a wheel bearing so I figured I should just clean, put in new bearings and re lube. I took a bearing to my LBS and purchased the correct bearing after measuring. there were 9 on each side and measured 1/4? Is this possible or right.
Bike is a Cannondale CaadX with Maddux CX 2.1 wheels and I don't know what hub they used not listed where I can find it anyways. The bearing look right and rolls great after reassembly.
Any thoughts?
Bike is a Cannondale CaadX with Maddux CX 2.1 wheels and I don't know what hub they used not listed where I can find it anyways. The bearing look right and rolls great after reassembly.
Any thoughts?
+1 @Forced - do check the cups and cones for damage, pitting.
08-29-16, 05:52 AM
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Thanks it works so I won't mess with it. I had my lbs look at the cones and they said they were good. But bearings didn't fail i just lost one when i took it apart so i just had to replace them. Just my bad luck i guess.
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Failed bearings also usually include a damaged bearing cone and thus I always replace it too. Failure to replace damaged cones may render your otherwise good repair short-lived. You may want to take it back apart to check the condition of the cones (if you didn't do it initially).
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Easier way to check races and cones is with the tip of a ball point pin. If smooth flowing, you're good to go. If "scratchy" they may be done or going.
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rode today, went perfectly very smooth no issues at all. took all the tools with me just in case and checked it often but smooth rolling......
