Cones loose on Hope Pro II Rear

Plyphon
Plyphon Posts: 433
edited January 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

The cones on my rear Hope Pro II appear to be loose - I know some play is acceptable but these seem slightly beyond that.

Is it an easy job to tighten these or is it a LBS jobbie? Can anyone link me to any words/manuals on the matter?

Cheers!

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    They don't have cones. They have cartridge bearings.
    Have you looked on Hope's website? Rebuild video.
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    No play is acceptable.

    Do as CD suggest look on Hope's website.
  • Plyphon
    Plyphon Posts: 433
    Well that would be why on my quick inspection last night I couldn't see any obvious cones. I'll take a peek - thanks.
  • EH_Rob
    EH_Rob Posts: 1,134
    Aye, they're cartridge bearings, and you'll probably need some new ones. I use Katec in Edinburgh.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    EH_Rob wrote:
    Aye, they're cartridge bearings, and you'll probably need some new ones. I use Katec in Edinburgh.
    On Ebay as well. Excellent bearings.
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  • Plyphon
    Plyphon Posts: 433
    Merlin came in at like 22 quid for a set so already purchased from there - there was one I spotted for 19.99 from EBay but I like the Merlin guys so not fussed.

    The video mentioned above seems straight forward enough, so going to get serious on it all over the weekend.

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