Campag Khamsin Hubs

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I brought some new campag khamsin wheels just before xmas. Due to ice etc I've probably used them about 3 times. When cleaning the bike the other day I noticed that the rear wheel doesn't spin for a long as the font. I've backed off the brakes etc, but the rear doesn't spin anywhere near as long.

A friend of mine said that sealed bearing hubs don't spin as long as none sealed - something I had not heard before....

Should I be concerned about these wheels....
 

vickster

Legendary Member
Does it matter unless you are performing some circus trick involving spinning wheels and plates?
 

vickster

Legendary Member
With all the weight I have put on over xmas - and first club run since early dec on sunday - it matters !!! -
I still don't understand why the wheel spinning when the bike is upside down makes any difference when riding

They are budget wheels ultimately, albeit decent ones :okay:
 

kipster

Guru
Location
Hampshire
The rear wheel has a free hub which will cause extra drag meaning it wont spin for as long as the front wheel that doesn’t have a free hub. Also it could be the collar is a bit tighter causing more drag, there is more grease in the bearings.
 
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