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I've got an '04 Giant XTC2 disc mtb. I noticed when I took the back wheel
off recently to fix a puncture that there is a little bit of play - just a
couple of millimetres from side to side when I wriggle the wheel, kind of
like it's 'loose' on the axle. Can anyone give me any tips on adjusting it
tighter? Thought a bit of advice before I get spanners out might be
instructive!
Thanks!
Peter S
Check the Park Tools website. Wheel bearings are meant to be a little loose when off the bike as doing up the quick release will tighten them. Though a couple of millimetres is probably a bit too much play.
Peter S said:I've got an '04 Giant XTC2 disc mtb. I noticed when I took the back wheel
off recently to fix a puncture that there is a little bit of play - just a
couple of millimetres from side to side when I wriggle the wheel, kind of
like it's 'loose' on the axle. Can anyone give me any tips on adjusting it
tighter? Thought a bit of advice before I get spanners out might be
instructive!Thanks!
Peter S
Sheldon Brown's site is pretty good:
http://sheldonbrown.com/cone-adjustment.html
Tony F
Peter S said:I've got an '04 Giant XTC2 disc mtb. I noticed when I took the back wheel
off recently to fix a puncture that there is a little bit of play - just a
couple of millimetres from side to side when I wriggle the wheel, kind of
like it's 'loose' on the axle. Can anyone give me any tips on adjusting it
tighter? Thought a bit of advice before I get spanners out might be
instructive!Thanks!
Peter S
It's just a standard cup-and-cone hub, You need a 17mm spanner, a 15mm
cone (thin) spanner and a thin screwdriver to prise the rubber dust
sleeve off. Then follow the link that someone posted to Sheldon Brown's
website, and all will be revealed.
MH
slaw said:Check the Park Tools website. Wheel bearings are meant to be a little
loose when off the bike as doing up the quick release will tighten
them. Though a couple of millimetres is probably a bit too much play.
You should *just* be able to feel a slight bit of play in them. It's
one of those things where you're best off getting someone to show you,
the first time.
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slaw
Quoted message said:It's just a standard cup-and-cone hub, You need a 17mm spanner, a 15mm
cone (thin) spanner and a thin screwdriver to prise the rubber dust
sleeve off. Then follow the link that someone posted to Sheldon Brown's
website, and all will be revealed.MH
Thanks everyone - job done! Only took 10 minutes with the right advice (and
tools). One more little bit of understanding added to my meagre bike fix
knowledge!
Peter S
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