DIY Hub greasing

fungus_the_muffin_man
fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
edited June 2010 in Workshop
How easy is it to re grease these myself?

I have mavic kyrisum equippes. I have a basic toolbox with some cone spanners etc.. that the missus got me for my birthday.

So is it do-able as a novice to sort them out?
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  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,414
    edited June 2010
    they have cartridge bearings, not cup and cone, so the method/tools are different

    normally cartridge bearings are sealed, so there's no user maintenance, once they're worn they are replaced (you can buy kits with new bearings)

    you should look at the mavic technical manual to see what is involved...

    http://www.tech-mavic.com

    ...you need to login, use these details...

    user... mavic-com
    password... dealer

    ...in general you can change cartridge bearings without specialised tools, although having the right things makes it easier, but you need to reasonably adept/confident at mechanical things
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    cheers fella I'll leave them alone then :wink:
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
    I RIDE A KONA CADABRA -would you like to come and have a play with my magic link?
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Get yerself some Shimano wheels then you can tinker with them to yer heart's content. Grease, cone spanners, ball bearings rolling out of sight....

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