- Location
- London
Anyone know where I could get a spare cone for a Shimano Deore HBM 590 hub?
Lots of online suppliers seem to think it beneath them to sell spare cones but a new hub, however cheaply priced, aint much use as I don't want to get Spa Cycles' nice hand-built wheels rebuilt.
I only got the wheels last September and this particular bike hasn't done many miles at all since then, and hardly anything in bad weather so I was a tad disappointed to find that the cone was damaged - by a bit of grit that had got in I think. Cup still servicable I think.
St John Street Cycles does seem, to sell cones but I couldn't see one for this particular hub though it still seems current. Maybe I should have got a better sealed hub.
For future use, I'd also be interested in anyone's recommendations for a tough well-sealed hub for general purpose/general touring use. No suggestions of weight weenie stuff please - I'm a firm believer in keeping it simple but quality and durable - I'm not out to win races.
I'm in London in case anyone also wants to suggest a local bike shop.
Lots of online suppliers seem to think it beneath them to sell spare cones but a new hub, however cheaply priced, aint much use as I don't want to get Spa Cycles' nice hand-built wheels rebuilt.
I only got the wheels last September and this particular bike hasn't done many miles at all since then, and hardly anything in bad weather so I was a tad disappointed to find that the cone was damaged - by a bit of grit that had got in I think. Cup still servicable I think.
St John Street Cycles does seem, to sell cones but I couldn't see one for this particular hub though it still seems current. Maybe I should have got a better sealed hub.
For future use, I'd also be interested in anyone's recommendations for a tough well-sealed hub for general purpose/general touring use. No suggestions of weight weenie stuff please - I'm a firm believer in keeping it simple but quality and durable - I'm not out to win races.
I'm in London in case anyone also wants to suggest a local bike shop.