carbon frame, alu saddle AND super record jockey wheels
Thought I'd make 1 thread for my queries...
Firstly, I've got a carbon frame and have acquired a very nice light weight aluminium seat post. Are there any issues with using these two materials together? And what sort of grease/paste should i use....normal carbon fibre paste?
Secondly, my super record rear derailleur has one jockey wheel spinning extremely freely (the one with the "ceramic bearing") with the other doing 1/4 of a turn when i spin it before stopping.
I have taken out both jockey wheels, cleaned them, taken them apart, lubed them etc but to no avail.
seeing as the one that doesn't spin freely is now 100% clean, lubed etc. i am reluctant to purchase a replacement without hearing an opinion from the masses.... is this lack of free movement normal or should it spin forever, thus i should but a new jockey wheel?
As for age, the rear derailleur has done 3k max and the teeth are showing barely any signs of wear.
Thanks in advance.
Firstly, I've got a carbon frame and have acquired a very nice light weight aluminium seat post. Are there any issues with using these two materials together? And what sort of grease/paste should i use....normal carbon fibre paste?
Secondly, my super record rear derailleur has one jockey wheel spinning extremely freely (the one with the "ceramic bearing") with the other doing 1/4 of a turn when i spin it before stopping.
I have taken out both jockey wheels, cleaned them, taken them apart, lubed them etc but to no avail.
seeing as the one that doesn't spin freely is now 100% clean, lubed etc. i am reluctant to purchase a replacement without hearing an opinion from the masses.... is this lack of free movement normal or should it spin forever, thus i should but a new jockey wheel?
As for age, the rear derailleur has done 3k max and the teeth are showing barely any signs of wear.
Thanks in advance.
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Q1: normal carbon paste, torque the seat post into place, job jobbed.
Q2: No idea - sorry.0 -
Thanks Yossie. That's one part sorted then! I am intrigued about what people think of the jockey wheel issue though...Time RXR Ulteam
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If the mech functions correctly when on the bike and pedalling why worry?Yellow is the new Black.0
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I haven't had it on the bike yet. I purchased it for a build. Before putting everything on the bike, I'm ensuring everything is working correctly.
Granted, I could build the bike, try it with the mech as is and then replace but I thought I may as well get some input on the matter first.Time RXR Ulteam
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Well as you say you have had it apart and checked and lubed everything what could go wrong? ;-)Yellow is the new Black.0
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Ha you make a good point. I suppose I am just confused as to why one spins so freely and the other doesn't!Time RXR Ulteam
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I have never seen a jockey wheel spinning freely, I'd like to see one. The insignificant weight of the device cannot counterbalance the friction of the grease in the bearings. It's a bit like expecting a rear hub to spin freely before the wheel is built...left the forum March 20230
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Would you like me to video the free spinning one?
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