New rear hub?

neon_neon
neon_neon Posts: 83
edited August 2010 in MTB general
hi there,

The bearings on my rear hub are starting to go (wheel wobbles from side to side)
would it be cheaper to buy a new wheel - or get a new hub fitted?

is it possible to do this youself with a spoke tool - how hard is it?

thanks
Kinesis xc 130:
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12756362

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  • wobbem
    wobbem Posts: 283
    Just rip the old bearings out and replace them, easy. If they are sealed bearings note their numbers , you can get replacements from bike shops or Ebay. Plenty of info on google about how to change bearings.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    give the hub a service. i may just be lose cones and lock nuts.

    but without any info it is impossible to say.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    The yoof of today - the disposable generation.
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  • shinobishoryuken
    shinobishoryuken Posts: 59
    I've got the same problem, anyone know of any hub tutorials?
    Lbs says my hub is ruined but wanted me to buy a v v expensive replacement- my Shimano hub has lasted two and a half years so want to replace with a strong yet value type hub. Haven't got the foggiest when it comes to mechanics of bearings hubs etc.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Try first link

    http://tinyurl.com/2dq6rko
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  • shinobishoryuken
    shinobishoryuken Posts: 59
    Excellent and informative link above! Many thanks

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