evolve Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Who can I take my Chris King hubs to for a rebuild, need someone reall good that knows them well.
Bike Mob Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 bit far....but William at William's bike shop is the authority on them Somerset West. CT walkerr, the nerd and Tankman 3
djr50 Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 http://chrisking.com/files/pdfs/TechServiceManual.pdf
the nerd Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 As said above, call William. I wouldnt trust anyone else with my investment.
droo Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 There aren't many people who have the tools, so they usually go to the agents - but they're in Somerset West, so you'll be without them for a while. There may be someone closer to home that's set up for it though, but I don't know the JHB shops all that well.
TCRCARBON Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 William's bikes. I send mine to him - 1500km each way. I know they'll get the tlc needed. He has a passion for them that is not equalled by any of the other shops I know. walkerr and the nerd 2
walkerr Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) bit far....but William at William's bike shop is the authority on them Somerset West. CT He was tempting with a very nice shiny R45 set just the other day. The toolbox that Chris King supply for these is a work of art in itself. Budget may get raided .... will match very nicely to the Chris King BB which replaced the piece of junk I had before Edited October 30, 2013 by walkerr
MintSauce Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 If you're in any way mechanically minded, get the tools to service them yourself. The cost of 3 services will pay for the tool. Considering how long the hubs will last, it's well worth it. Also, don't over-service, if that's considered a word. Mine have been infrequently serviced, several times ridden while not properly adjusted resulting in play on the bearings/axle (once for 6 weeks when I completely forgot about it), about to get their 3rd set of rims and just generally abused and as I've bragged on the forums before, are still on the original bearings after what is now 8 years I think. TALUS 1
ichnusa Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 You can also do plenty maintenance without the CK hub tools... just download the manual and get busy with a couple of allen keys and CK ringdrive grease...
MintSauce Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 You can also do plenty maintenance without the CK hub tools... just download the manual and get busy with a couple of allen keys and CK ringdrive grease... Agreed. You can get to most of the bearings without the full service tools. The side of the bearings that open up face outwards. The only really essential item is the locking tool, which is small and fairly cheap. I did my own servicing with that 2 or 3 times before sending it for a complete strip and overhaul in order for the internal parts to be cleaned and lubed.
Headshot Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 How often do CK's need a service? - If I paid that kind of cash I'd expect many years of maintenance free use...
walkerr Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 How often do CK's need a service? - If I paid that kind of cash I'd expect many years of maintenance free use... Flawed logic - unless the price premium being paid is for long maintenance free endurance, which for most high-end/high-cost components is not the case.
Headshot Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Flawed logic - unless the price premium being paid is for long maintenance free endurance, which for most high-end/high-cost components is not the case. Thats funny - so its really just about the bling, or do they actually perform better when they aren't being maintained? And again, how often do they need a service?
Guest Travis. Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I would think from previous threads that there are a few 'good' wheel builders around so maybe you want to mention in what area? If in Midrand sort of area you can't go wrong with Ant at Summit Cycles 011-315-8311! Ant is your man!
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