Novatec end caps

munkster
munkster Posts: 819
edited October 2016 in Workshop
On the 482SB rear hub, but presumably my Q is reasonably universal which is "how tight is too too tight" when doing up the bolts on the end caps?

On a scale of "just about nearly nipped up" to "blue in the face it's so tight" where should we be?

Thanks!

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    A little more than nipped up, but not much more, they preload the bearings against each other so too much will shorten the bearing life.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • munkster
    munkster Posts: 819
    Cheers, think I'd done them up too tight without thinking. Was wondering why pedalling was feeling so difficult and couldn't imagine this would make that much difference but I think it has.

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