John Retchford <
[email protected]> wrote:
>I take it that your hubs have failed. If you can't buy the failed part
>(cones are often available, cups harder to come by) slap some new hubs
>in. Fairly modestly priced ones from decent makers give good service
>with only an annual strip and grease. The best hubs offered by Shimano
>and Campagnolo use cups and cones.
>
>John Retchford
Interesting that the best offered by Shimano etc. have cups and cones.
I would have thought that sealed cartridge would leave the others for
dead. I am also inclined to think a cartridge would be available to
suit the bore where the cup is pressed in John. I noticed that 6002
and few other completely standard bearing sizes are in use. Bike shops
had them listed for $35.00 (replacement bearings) any engineering
person (ie. me) would know the bearing is worth about $3.00 to $5.00
at most. They list them as "special" single seal with special grease.
Mumma mia! and other expletives!
I agree fully on I'd rather be riding, but on a rainy day I like to
tinker with the treadly. Mines an absolute mongrel 18 speed steel
framed hardtail which has gone from a supermarket special to a fairly
good bike (except frame) bit by bit on rainy days. But I like it. My
nephew thinks I'm nuts and he's probably right.
Thanks for your reply,
Regards,
Neil.