Campy Pista Hub - Safety & More problems
07-08-14, 05:27 AM
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Campy Pista Hub - Safety & More problems
Hi all-
Replaced my cones and lock nuts (parts 32/R and 33/P) last month. Only rode about 300 Miles, and they've both broken again when I just readjusted them this morning. Any ideas on why this might be happening? I'm guessing I should take it to KingKog in Brooklyn for a proper rebuild once I get replacement parts.
In the meantime, I'm going to ride on the cracked lock nuts and cones - is that suicide?
Also wondering if I shouldn't just get a different rear hub - do people really love these campy hubs that much?
Ash
Replaced my cones and lock nuts (parts 32/R and 33/P) last month. Only rode about 300 Miles, and they've both broken again when I just readjusted them this morning. Any ideas on why this might be happening? I'm guessing I should take it to KingKog in Brooklyn for a proper rebuild once I get replacement parts.
In the meantime, I'm going to ride on the cracked lock nuts and cones - is that suicide?
Also wondering if I shouldn't just get a different rear hub - do people really love these campy hubs that much?
Ash
07-08-14, 07:25 AM
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Just one side or both sides? If just one side, was it the same side as before? Why are you finding it necessary to adjust your hubs so often?
07-08-14, 07:58 AM
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Good question.
My Pista hub was in service on my road FG for 20 years, and is now circling a velodrome on a friend's track bike, on it's original axle/cones.
The only time cones were adjusted was once per overhaul, they spun perfectly until the next service a season or three down the road.
Take it to a good shop, they'll use an axle vise w/ the correct parts and proceed.
-Bandera
My Pista hub was in service on my road FG for 20 years, and is now circling a velodrome on a friend's track bike, on it's original axle/cones.
The only time cones were adjusted was once per overhaul, they spun perfectly until the next service a season or three down the road.
Take it to a good shop, they'll use an axle vise w/ the correct parts and proceed.
-Bandera
07-08-14, 08:02 AM
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Both sides busted. I think I'll take it to King Kog in BK, have them rebuild and not open it myself again for an overhaul - I don't seem to know what I'm doing? Need spare parts though. Anyone know anyone for that, or is Harris the best place (E.A.I. Track Axle Set - Campagnolo Type - Harris Cyclery bicycle shop - West Newton, Massachusetts)?
07-08-14, 09:27 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
I'm sure King Kog has an account with EAI and can get one of those axle sets for you.
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