noobish wheel question
TimesLikeThese
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I could really use your advice again please guys.
After a hard ride last night my back wheel seems to move about too much now. When I push the wheel perpendicularly to the direction of the wheel, the axle seems to move by about 2mm. The wheel is solidly locked in place by the quick release mechanism and I've taken it out and cleaned around there to no avail.
What do I need to tighten up?
Also there seems to be some light grating sounds starting to come from that area but I cant see anything and I've given the area a good squirt of lube again to no avail.
Any suggestions.
After a hard ride last night my back wheel seems to move about too much now. When I push the wheel perpendicularly to the direction of the wheel, the axle seems to move by about 2mm. The wheel is solidly locked in place by the quick release mechanism and I've taken it out and cleaned around there to no avail.
What do I need to tighten up?
Also there seems to be some light grating sounds starting to come from that area but I cant see anything and I've given the area a good squirt of lube again to no avail.
Any suggestions.
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either the bearings are shot, or they need adjusting.
if it is a cone and cup (shimano type) see the how too on park tools. if cartridge type replace.
what is the hub?"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Thanks again for the quick response mate.
I dont really know what I've got. Does 'Aluminum, Q/R' mean anything to you?
This is my bike if its any use
http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2004&Brand=Trek&Model=3700&Type=bike0 -
well you will find out what it is when you have a go at sorting it.
most likely to be cone and cup."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Aye, cup and cone that.0
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oh right - cheers. I was actually looking on the park tools site earlier this evening - but was looking at completely the wrong thing - so thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Unfortunately I dont have the right tools to remove the cogs so it looks like a trip to the lbs for me.
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Ask them while there what tools you would need for the future, and cost.0
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oh - is it safe to ride to the lbs or do you think or am I going to mess things up?0
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Well, the more you ride it like that, the more you damage parts.0
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lol - yeah - bit obvious that one - just being a total numpty!
Thanks for the advice.0 -
Does anyone know how often you should replace the ball bearings? Is it the same duration for front and rear?
Its going to cost me about £7 + parts for the bikeshop to replace the bearings on my rear wheel. But it would cost me about £50 + parts to get the tools to do it myslef.
I definitely want to learn to do everything myself but cash is tight so I'm trying to work out a balance.
I'm currently doing about 300-400miles a month on rough cycle tracks - which is what this set of bearings has lasted for.
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You can buy a decent toolkit for 26 quid from Halfords with all the tools (and more).
Ball bearins are a couple of quid.
Service when feel rough.0 -
Oh thats sweet mate - thanks!
Totally forgot about halfords. The lbs was going to charge me so much more for so much less in the way of tools.0 -
Found another LBS and the guy said hed fix it for a fiver so I let him at it.
Turns out that I'd taken a chunk out of the cone and all the bearings themselves were fine.
So 45 minutes of banter, being taught how to do it myself every step of the way, getting replacement parts and learning lots of useful tips, and getting the bike fixed - all for a fiver - Bargain!
I've found my LBS!
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