Hub service life

James_Russell
James_Russell Posts: 67
edited July 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all,
I think my hubs are getting a little grumbly- they have done 5,665 miles with no attention whatsoever. They are shimano LX's from 2005. do I need new hubs or do I need new bearings? If I need new hubs, what ones do you recommend for a lightweight mtb set up exclusively for road use.
-James

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    strip clean and have a look.

    info on parktools.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown