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Hi all, new to the forum. First, not sure if there's already a recent discussion on this. If yes, pls post the link. Second, I'm a "SIMPLE CYCLIST". I don't do races, not a "Vinnige Fanie", I'm not one for all the bells and whistles. I'm just a guy who likes to go for a ride now and again, who doesn;t want the "best of the best", I just need something functional, with a decent lifespan. Issue: Having to change my ball bearings on front wheel more often. No sign of dust seal. No 22mm cone spanner to tighten unit I have a Titan Drone Dash 29'er MTB, bought used about a year ago - details I have are below. It has a BOOST fork, Fusion-X RC32 (110mm) It has ball bearings (they call it "cup and cone"?). I have re-done the bearings once or twice, but recently I had to do it more often. Main reasons are: - I noticed no dust cover (don't think it came with one). - I don't have the proper thin 22mm cone spanner so that I can tighten the two nuts on the hub/cone/Thru-axle "thing" (whatever that piece is called). Meaning, I suspect that dust is getting into the bearings, as it only lasts about 300-500km before I need to replace again. I'm sure the sand is slowly messing up the bearing cones too. I was told by a bike mechanic that many bikes came out with these standard hubs, but I can't recall what the name of the hub was. The Titan agents don't seem to have the seal kit (huh?!), so they suggested I get a new hub (ka-ching $$$ ??) I want to possibly convert to sealed bearings, but have a few questions / comments - I'm told roller bearings are better, They can handle loads better, especially when you are turning corners, leaning, etc. they can take a better weight distribution, or support. Sealed bearings are very rigid and "stiff", meaning it cannot handle the pressures as well as roller bearings. As a "simple cyclist, I'm not sure whether I should worry about this, and just try get sealed bearings? - Is it possible to knock out these "cones/cups" on the inside of my hub, and simply replace it with bearings? Is there a bearing that could fit? Will my through-Axle still work? I do have some of those thinner thru-axles, like the old bikes had ..... - Is there another option without having to change the hub, re-spoke the wheel, and go through all that drama? I was quoted over R1500 for a DEORE hub (not sure what type), which is about a third of what i paid for the whole bike LOL (And is the above even worth it? How long will bearings last? Can I change them myself?) - With us riding through water etc., do sealed bearings get rusted easily? Do they last longer? - Are sealed bearings easy to replace yourself? - Should I just try get another rim which has a hub and sealed bearings? - Is sealed bearings the easiest? Are there other bearing options out there which are simple? - Anyone who has done something similar with minimal headache? - Anyone with a seal kit?? - I want to have something that is simple. Something I can possibly fix myself if the bike conks out on a weekend, or if I am away somewhere with no bike shop around, etc. - I stay in Alberton, South of Joburg I also need a 22mm cone spanner which I can get off Takealot I guess. Cape Multi don't have the ParkTool 22mm, and most other shops don't stock that size (PS - Anyone have one laying around??) Titan Drone Dash 29'er Year: no idea, said to be around 2015-2018 or so 2 x 9 chainring Air shock/fork. Fusion-X RC32 BOOST fork (110mm) Thanks!, Paul "madporra"

I'm a bit in a pickle, if you know me from my previous post then this is related to that. i am looking for 2 new quick release hubs with 32 hole spoke count, HD free wheel and preferably 4 or 6 pawls. I'm not sure where i can get it and what to get, is there anything i should look out for? anything to avoid etc. Its going on a TITANRACING Rogue Sport 2023 and weight is the least of my concerns i do mostly xc singletrack and flow trails and must disk rotor compatibility, i am on a lower budget of around 2500 for both hubs< can go a bit higher but then itt starts to eat in my rim budget. 6 bolt rotors

Today i wanted to go for a nice pr record of 60km since getting back on my bike, it was cut short by a snaped chain quick link, a puncture and my hub wobbling about 5mm to each side, i feel that something is not right in my drivetrain and i also hear it, my rims are now cracked and will not hold tubeless anymore i blame that on titan racing cutting corners on the rogue sport 2023. i would like to know can some of this be covered by warranty or can it be covered by king prices R1 bicycle insurance and if not how much will the total cost be for the new wheel sets. For those who want to know i snaped the chain just going up hill suppose to much power since the chain is well maintained and only has 100km on it and the rims because i heavily cased a jump. i fixed the chain though

Good day all, I have a Chris King ISO rear hub, but it seems like the freehub’s splines have been damaged by the previous owner (the last cog does not seat and just continuously spins). So please, if anyone has a freehub body or know where I can get one, just let me know. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated!

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Heyall I'm hoping the hubbers have a local, or international lead on spares for the hubs of the Fulcrum Racing 3 wheels. Googling turned into a major run around with nothing specific. The fulcrum website is as helpful a SANRAL toll.

Would you source from a registered trading company directly out of Taiwan for your components? Higher end stuff will of course be cheaper, and group buying on tires etc will save a lot of money. What would be your concerns as a customer? Thanks. Expat in Taiwan

Does anyone know if there are any hubs on the market with rollerbearings today?

Hi hubbers Semi-rooki mtber here, I'd just like to know if anyone can tell me if the Giant P-XC2 29er wheelset comes with Sealed bearing hubs? Are sealed hubs the way forward or is it a personal preference type of decision as I am needing to replace my wheelset and I know little about what I am needing to look for? Thanks for the help

So I bought a new bike and the specs of the bike online said the front hub is a sealed Giant unit. In the bike shop I checked all specs except the hubs for some reason (trusted the web specs). Then I see the front hub is not a sealed unit and not a Giant hub either. (The rear hub is also not a Giant hub, different to the web specs) Dragons sports are the guys to contact and Gavin Salt tells me they made a running change and on dragon's website it is stated that the front hub is a non sealed unit and not a Giant hub. I didn't even think to check dragon's site beforehand to check for specs. Kinda disappointing. Gavin basically said it makes no difference and if I want a sealed hub I must wait until next year and then there may be rotor compatibility issues. Any thoughts on this from anyone who knows more than I do? And how much better is a sealed hub?

what hubs comes on the titan racing rogue sport 2023 ? freewheel or free hub? how many Pawls does it have?