New Fulcrum wheel feels "notchy"
Hi
I've just got some new Fulcrum Racing 3's. out of the box the rear wheel feels great, nice and smooth but when spinning the front (not on the bike) it feels slightly notchy and not as smooth as the rear. Before I fit tyres etc. does anyone know if this is normal and just needs running in or do they need adjusting? I would like to avoid the hassle of sending them back to wiggle if it's an easy adjustment (I'm happy tinkering with my current Mavic wheels but the hub assembly is different on the Fulcrums). Any advice would be appreciated.
Gareth
I've just got some new Fulcrum Racing 3's. out of the box the rear wheel feels great, nice and smooth but when spinning the front (not on the bike) it feels slightly notchy and not as smooth as the rear. Before I fit tyres etc. does anyone know if this is normal and just needs running in or do they need adjusting? I would like to avoid the hassle of sending them back to wiggle if it's an easy adjustment (I'm happy tinkering with my current Mavic wheels but the hub assembly is different on the Fulcrums). Any advice would be appreciated.
Gareth
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Check both hubs after a few rides.
That wheel should not have been signed off on the qc paper work you get in the box... you have every right to get a replacement, if you are unsure.
Not mine.....
As for QC there was a checklist and everything was ticked, I'm putting that down to a Friday afternoon special! I could send them back but, to be honest, that's more hassle than just tweaking them myself which I'm happy to do. ( and no, no qr skewers on!) I really just wasn't sure if there was a bedding in process to be expected with new wheels/ bearings.
Gareth
A small adjustment has nothing to do with 100% perfection.