Wheel bearings

[gb155]

Seems the ones on the front wheel of a set I got are shot ( wheel wobble) can they be replaced? Of so how much would a lbs charge?

Thanks

 

[dan_bo]

Yes they can but depending on the type of hubs they can also be adjusted. What hub is it?

 

[Herzog]

Yes they can but depending on the type of hubs they can also be adjusted. What hub is it?

Agreed, could be loose cones - 5 minute job

 

[compo]

It's a 5 minute job once you have done it a few times. There are plenty of instructional videos online that will show you how to do the job of checking and adjusting the bearings, such as

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NGopD4ZD2M&feature=relmfu

 

[fossyant]

Easy to replace or adjust be they cup/cone (like in video above) or sealed cartridge.

The only caveat is that with cup/cone, the race or the cone can get pitted so you'll not get completely smooth spinning with new bearings. With cartridge the 'bearing unit' is replaced.

Any pic of the hub/axel and we can tell you which type.

 

[gb155]

Thanks guys I'll get a pic and details posted after work tonight

 

[gb155]

Here we go. Thanks in advance guys

 

[fossyant]

Pretty Sure They are cup and cone, but pic too far away. Can you take wheel off and take a close up of the hub ends. There should be flats on both washers for cone scanners to fit, plenty of on line resources to show.

I would only undo one side, undo outer nut whilst other cone spanner holds the cone. Then unscrew from axel, and inspect the bearings, re grease, and re assemble. Leave a tiny amount of play as this is taken up when the QR or nuts are done up.

May take a few goes to get the sweet spot of a tiny amount of play.

 

[gb155]

I fail. eye's ain't gonna cut it. I'll get my LBS on the case

Thanks anyways peeps

 

[fossyant]

Gaz bring the wheel round when you pick up the Turbo this week !! I'll take a look in the "bike den" - used to be a car garage....

 

[gb155]

Thanks but was already in LBS by the time I saw this, really do appreciate the offer tho dude

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Had the LBS change the bearings, cartridge, on the front wheel of my fixed, cost me £18.

 

[gb155]

Had the LBS change the bearings, cartridge, on the front wheel of my fixed, cost me £18.

£16 for bearings and an axel. Will do me

 

[fossyant]

Sounds reasonable !

 

[gb155]

Sounds reasonable !

With a quick turn around too