Cone Conundrum
11-06-10 | 10:53 AM
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Cone Conundrum
So my NDS cone turned itself in until it locked my wheel during a ride (it is stripped now). Went to LBS and got new axle and cone nuts, however the nut races are not quite the same, I cannot get the feel right without there being some play. Anyone know where to find a 525 deore cone nut? 
11-06-10 | 11:18 AM
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condition of the cups/races? how many balls in each side? there should be slight play in a qr hub. the play will be eliminated when the qr is clamped. the new cones really should have the same size and shape(diameter, width, curvature) as the old one.
11-06-10 | 11:20 AM
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If you need one in less than 13 days - do a google search for "Shimano Small Parts" or similar - focus on European websites. They tend to stock Shimano small parts - whereas most places US side will likely say, "that'll be 6 weeks"....if they get it right to begin with.
If I want replacement Deore M525 front axles - I have to make 'em myself...literally.
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If I want replacement Deore M525 front axles - I have to make 'em myself...literally.
=8-)
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5000+ wheels built since 1984...
Disclaimer:
1. I do not claim to be an expert in bicycle mechanics despite my experience.
2. I like anyone will comment in other areas.
3. I do not own the preexisting concepts of DISH and ERD.
4. I will provide information as I always have to others that I believe will help them protect themselves from unscrupulous mechanics.
5. My all time favorite book is:
Kahane, Howard. Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric: The Use of Reason in Everyday Life
11-06-10 | 11:48 AM
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Usually there's quite a bit of forgiveness in cone shape for them to work OK. If they're fairly close analogs, I don't think the new cones are necessarilly the problem. Possibly the races are worn or damaged by the over-tight condition, maybe your axle is bent, or you might have loaded an extra ball.
Check everything you can first, before you go crazy looking for a cone that may not solve your problem anyway.
BTW- if it's basically OK but just feels a bit rough, that might be a cone quality issue, but may go away as the balls break in their wear tracks.
Check everything you can first, before you go crazy looking for a cone that may not solve your problem anyway.
BTW- if it's basically OK but just feels a bit rough, that might be a cone quality issue, but may go away as the balls break in their wear tracks.
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