Cup and cone hubs

[Zaskar09]

Hi hub,

 

There used to be a sticky thread about servicing cup and cone hubs. I believe it was by Johan Bornman. Anybody know where I can find it? Searching doesn't seem to find it.

 

Thanks

[gummibear]

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/hub-overhaul-and-adjustment

[Zaskar09]

http://www.parktool....-and-adjustment

 

Thought Johan might have a few tips and tricks but this will have to do. Thanks

[droo]

No tricks, just practice and lots of teaching your neighbours some colourful new words. Make sure there's beer nearby if it's your first time.

[Zaskar09]

Luckily I brew my own so there's plenty

[Mojoman]

To me (on my GT's Shimano 475 hubs) the trick seems to be having a slight bit of play on the axle which is taken up when the quick release is tightened up. And also having a quick check on a ride after servicing just in case they are working loose or tightening up! And keep some spare BB's, you will never find that one that rolled off the worksurface onto the floor....!

 

Our local auction salvage has a telescopic aerial with a little magnet on the end and this is a great tool for grabbing those loose bearings as you pull out the axle. Should be about R20.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Mojoman

[fanievb]

No tricks, just practice and lots of teaching your neighbours some colourful new words. Make sure there's beer nearby if it's your first time.

 

i have given up on trying, so started replacing my wheels with ones that have cartridge bearings.

 

I have mate who is a pro at setting cup & cone and i go visit him with a few beers when they need work done.

[droo]

To me (on my GT's Shimano 475 hubs) the trick seems to be having a slight bit of play on the axle which is taken up when the quick release is tightened up. And also having a quick check on a ride after servicing just in case they are working loose or tightening up! And keep some spare BB's, you will never find that one that rolled off the worksurface onto the floor....!

 

Our local auction salvage has a telescopic aerial with a little magnet on the end and this is a great tool for grabbing those loose bearings as you pull out the axle. Should be about R20.

 

To get them *just* right on QR hubs you've got to leave a tiny bit of play so that the skewer takes up the last bit. You'll only know if you've got it right when you mount the wheel again, hence the need for beer.

[greatwhite]

I don't think cones are that difficult to deal with, just get yourself decent cone spanners the cheap stuff just bends when the lock nuts are too tight. You will also be 'teaching your neighbours some colourful new words' and wanting a beer if you don't.

[droo]

I don't think cones are that difficult to deal with, just get yourself decent cone spanners the cheap stuff just bends when the lock nuts are too tight. You will also be 'teaching your neighbours some colourful new words' and wanting a beer if you don't.

 

It's easy when you know how. It's also easy to forget how long it took you the first time.

 

But maybe that's just me...

[gummibear]

It's easy when you know how. It's also easy to forget how long it took you the first time.

 

But maybe that's just me...

 

Nope not just you.

 

Just have to remember to keep the order of the parts.

[greatwhite]

It's easy when you know how. It's also easy to forget how long it took you the first time.

 

But maybe that's just me...

 

Was tempted to say its just you

 

Jokes aside, an understanding of the process helps... I.e. what are you trying to do and why. Read skf website if you are interested and have time.

 

The first time I did confess was many years ago and to be perfectly honest, I don't recall if I had trouble. My point was that having rubbish spanners can make your life difficult even if you know what you are doing.

[LeTurbo]

+1000 on having decent cone spanners. I usually tie the opposite one in place against the spokes, so I only have to deal with one cone and locknut. Also yes to the slight play, just a fraction.