Hi - hello from Wales !
Has anyone changed / replaced / serviced the bearings on a Mavic Helium wheelset?
I have the instructions and drawings from the Mavic tech site - http://www.tech-mavic.com/tech-mavic/uk/sources/Produits/ROUTE/Roues/Helium/HeliumFrontAxle.pdf - but I am having problems.
On the Tech site it looks like they simply are removed by hand more or less falling out once axle end screw is removed.
Mine are not like that !
On the front wheel I use allen keys to remove the axle end screw easliy enough but cannot remove the bearing cover. I've tried WD40 but theres nothing there to get a decent grip on them and don't want to be too violent untill I know what I'm doing as having to buy replacement bearing covers is definately not in the plan.
I'm also hoping that once I have the bearings out and measure them I can get quality bearings from a local supplier rather than the 'Mavic Helium Bearing Kit'.
Does anyone have any ideas/advice please?
Thanks,
Chris.
Port Talbot.