PRESS-FIT 30 not very weather-proof!
kingsfool
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My mates press-fit 30 on his Stumpy Evo has destroyed itself....and in the process the Specialized custom size axle for it's carbon crank.
The press-fit 30 setup on my own Stumpy Evo sounds on its way out as well, so I am keeping a close eye on it. (Had a look inside and found it full of water.
We wreckon it is just the bad conditions we ride in (Dark Peak) but I have heard of the 'UK designed' Whyte 146 suffering the same problem.
Come back external bearing cups! (No conversion kit for Stumpy Evo though....)
My mates press-fit 30 on his Stumpy Evo has destroyed itself....and in the process the Specialized custom size axle for it's carbon crank.
The press-fit 30 setup on my own Stumpy Evo sounds on its way out as well, so I am keeping a close eye on it. (Had a look inside and found it full of water.
We wreckon it is just the bad conditions we ride in (Dark Peak) but I have heard of the 'UK designed' Whyte 146 suffering the same problem.
Come back external bearing cups! (No conversion kit for Stumpy Evo though....)
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Come back Octalink lol.
What happened to the axle?0 -
Not been able to see it unfortunately but from the sounds of itthe bearings collapsed and then chewed through a good portion of the axle - a right mess and completely ruined. Warranty replacement seems to be difficult too because of the axle size - none available. Trying to get a conversion kit and X0 triple crankset (converted to double and bash) but no bearing conversion kits compatible.
Yeah, good ol octalink!BUrN mY EyES0 -
That's a pretty bad failure.
Just put an Alivio chainset with Octalink on my Mongoose - not really any more flexy than my Hone HT2.0 -
Massive failure! Just waiting for mine to collapse......
Fresh parts feel good for sure. enjoy the reliability of simple construction. I envy you!BUrN mY EyES0 -
What bugs me is that it is supposed to be weather proof!BUrN mY EyES0
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Specializeds interpretation of bad weather is when it drops to a chilly 25c, and a bit of dust comes up
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But you cant say the same for Whyte though?BUrN mY EyES0
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I've seen Whyte's stickering skills lol. But true, as british brand, looks like a part that wasn't tested fully.0
