skipperw Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Hi all What is the average life of hub bearings? I've been informed by CycleLab that it's around 3 months...My gut feeling says this ain't so, but I'm open to being told otherwise by the Hub.
Wannabe Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 How long is a piece of string? Lots of things can influence bearing life.Original quality of the bearing. Conditions it was used in. How was it cleaned (if at all) Was it serviced at all, etc.
American Flyers Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 It depends on mileages and how do you clean the bike? and also how often you ride in the rain? It lasts long, if you don't use high pressure water to clean it, service it often by cleaning it and add clean grease in..
openmind Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Hi all What is the average life of hub bearings? I've been informed by CycleLab that it's around 3 months...My gut feeling says this ain't so, but I'm open to being told otherwise by the Hub. 3 months?!? Pff, what sort of Chinese cardboard hubs was PhyscoLab thinking about? I have Hope hubs that have not been touched in five years and they are still as smooth as butter... and then there are my 1997 Campag Chorus hubs that are still in weekly use, with no more than a single re-grease about eight years ago...
skipperw Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 This was a new set of wheels bought at their end of year sale last year. But I see the problemo...too many variables to give a warranty claim.
openmind Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 This was a new set of wheels bought at their end of year sale last year. But I see the problemo...too many variables to give a warranty claim. If the hubs on a three-month old set of wheels are shot, then it's a warranty claim. Bearing technology is sorted; nothing bar power-washing your hubs with undiluted degreaser should cause bearings to fail in three months.
skipperw Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 They failed after six months, but the comment from Mario (introduced as head mechanic) was that bearings last three months, and I'm lucky that they lasted this long.
Wolfie1 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I Bought a set of Novatec dragon wheels brand new. Been riding it since Jan 2013 and only opened the front hub last week to grease. Still running smooth.What i have noticed from some wheels that i have opened up to service is that not all bearings have enough grease to last as long as a year. I've had hubs seize in 3 months and i've had hubs that lasted a year and more. What i tend to do is re pack the bearings with grease no matter if they are new wheels. That way you are sure that there is no issues later. Not everybody can do so but it has worked for me so far. Bearing seize in 3 months are warranty claims. My 2 cents
Plentipotential Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Hope Pro 2 Hubs, 4 years old, ride twice a week between 11/2 hours and 3 hours through the 4 years, never replaced the bearings. No pressure washer and very seldom get caught riding in mud.
Wannabe Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 They failed after six months, but the comment from Mario (introduced as head mechanic) was that bearings last three months, and I'm lucky that they lasted this long. This is BS. He's spinning you a fast one.What wheels are they? Road or Mtb? I do quite a bit of dusty Mtb riding with my wheelsets (Shimano XT hubs on the 26'er, Easton hubs on the 29'er) I take care not to spray / force water directly into the hubs when washing my bikes, but I do not carry my bike over water / mud puddles out on the trails, I ride through them. Up to now I have never had to replace a bearing set on any of the wheels, but I do have them cleaned / serviced every few months.
skipperw Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 Easton EA90 XC mountain bike wheels. I've even done some research and found a history of the hub having an issue - so much so that Easton sent out a free hub upgrade kit. Disappointing...
myveonix Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Clocked 11,756km on Shimano cup & cone bearings. Service (clean & grease) every 3-4 months. No high pressure hose ever comes near my bike. Sealed bearings should last just as long.
Wannabe Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Easton EA90 XC mountain bike wheels. I've even done some research and found a history of the hub having an issue - so much so that Easton sent out a free hub upgrade kit. Disappointing... I have the same wheels, done about 1200km mostly Mtb (offroad) kilos on my wheels since December, not a single problem. edit: Brilliant wheels in my books. Hope you get it sorted.
dirtypot Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Three months?! I've never changed my bearings and they spin for three days when I give them a gentle turn. CL can kiss my ass
nonky Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 thehub is FOREVER but I dunno what bearing that has on your question
Mojoman Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Clocked 11,756km on Shimano cup & cone bearings. Service (clean & grease) every 3-4 months. No high pressure hose ever comes near my bike. Sealed bearings should last just as long.Managed a few thousand more on cheap M475 hubs! Same sort of service intervals BUT I don't ride in mud and wade in water!
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