scazz Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi guys My back wheel wobbles side to side (not forks or bent rear hanger) at the hub. I've worn out a bearing in it. I have a 2005 T-bird. My questions: Why has this happened? How can I stop it happening? Can I replace the bearing or do I need a new hub? If I can replace the bearing, how do I do it, or should I take it to a bike shop? If I need a new hub, what do you recommend? (I'm pretty pants and quite heavy + reasonably strong so weight isn't such a problem) Cheers guys Scazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty221pr Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 (edited) Hi guys My back wheel wobbles side to side (not forks or bent rear hanger) at the hub. I've worn out a bearing in it. I have a 2005 T-bird. My questions: Why has this happened? How can I stop it happening? Can I replace the bearing or do I need a new hub? If I can replace the bearing, how do I do it, or should I take it to a bike shop? If I need a new hub, what do you recommend? (I'm pretty pants and quite heavy + reasonably strong so weight isn't such a problem) Cheers guys ScazzIf it isnt a sealed hub your cones may be loose, if not i would replace it, when my monty hubs kept collapsing i went to a t-mag hub as my brothers is still goin at a few years. Seem to be one of onza's better products :bow: Edited June 19, 2006 by monty221pr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Aston Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 My t bird hub did that just took it into supercyles they built my rim on a onza sealed hub had no problems since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
' Mart ' Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 hey do you have a 19" rear wheel as i have a spare i could sell to you for £25 posted if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 hey do you have a 19" rear wheel as i have a spare i could sell to you for £25 posted if you wantno selling. Read the guidelines In all honesty I rode a bmx with 3 bearings missing and it still went fine. Have you checked the tightness of the spokes before you splash out on a new hub?If you're adamant its the hub, I suggest upgrading your whole drivetrain to:New cranks - maybe Tensile urban legends with a screw on 18t cogGet a profile cassette hub ORGet the new echo hub and buy a screw on 12t cog for itIm not familiar with the gear ratios on a T-bird but you should be running 18 on the front 12 on the rear or something similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNNy Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Get a sealed hub and you'll never have the problem again This one is quite cheap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunn_bmixx Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 just service the hub and replace a few parts and sort out the cones and see how it goes. New bearing aren't much and it may be just that is what you need. So i suggest is doing the above and giving it a good clean and grease up! Hope that helpsIan Bloomfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG L Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 I tightened mine, but if you have worn it out buy a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNNy Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 just service the hub and replace a few parts and sort out the cones and see how it goes. New bearing aren't much and it may be just that is what you need. So i suggest is doing the above and giving it a good clean and grease up! Hope that helpsIan BloomfieldMight as well buy a sealed one, Its gonna do it again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunn_bmixx Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 debatable, you cant really say that. As the hub should last fine if service properly and kept in good condition.Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNNy Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Your not gonna keep it in good condition if your gonna do hops and drops on it are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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