When the simplest task turns into something bigger.

[Brandane]

Decided to give my Genesis Croix de Fer a good wash down this morning after it's recent touring around York and district.
Used muc-off bike cleaner (a xmas present, I'm usually a fairy liquid user for the bikes!) and degreased then re-lubed the chain. Took it a ride along my street just to shake off the water, and noticed a grinding noise from the front axle.
Took it apart and found the cones to be in a bad way. Oh well, no point putting it back together like that, so now need to source some new ones, which could prove difficult. One side has a slightly bigger surround bit on it. Google here we come. Maybe after a ride on another bike, which supports the case for n+1..

 

[Brandane]

Google is great. Chain Reaction had a complete hub in stock. Shimano HB M525A, reduced to £11.99 plus £2.99 delivered to my local Tesco Express. That'll do for me! . I will take the axle, ball bearings, and cones off it and keep the rest just in case.

 

[biggs682]

Always a good case for more than one bike

 

[cyberknight]

once had to take bike to lbs as i tried to replace the brake cable and couldnt get it in the hole in the lever , after about the 4 th time of knackering the end of the cable i gave up. About 6 months later i got reading glasses

 

[fossyant]

Google is great. Chain Reaction had a complete hub in stock. Shimano HB M525A, reduced to £11.99 plus £2.99 delivered to my local Tesco Express. That'll do for me! . I will take the axle, ball bearings, and cones off it and keep the rest just in case.

It's often the case to buy a new hub and use as spares, especially for cheaper Shimano Hubs.