With good quality grease and good setup on the cones and lockrings, it’s a good, fairly aerodynamic hub. I bought these as part of a wheel set last winter. After about 300 miles the hub broke and they are not rebuildable.
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Are Quando hubs any good?
With good quality grease and good setup on the cones and lockrings, it’s a good, fairly aerodynamic hub. I bought these as part of a wheel set last winter. After about 300 miles the hub broke and they are not rebuildable.
How do I remove Formula hub?
The axle is independent of the freehub.
- Remove set screw from side of drive side locknut.
- Hold non-drive side cone with cone wrench. Loosen and remove drive side locknut.
- Pull freehub to remove. Use care not to loose small parts. Note orientation of pawls as you remove freehub.
How do you know if your hubs are bad?
Signs of Hub Damage During Normal Driving
- Snapping, clicking or popping noises when cornering or making sharp turns.
- Grinding noise when the vehicle is moving.
- Knocking or clunking sensation from the vehicle.
- Wheel vibration and/or wobble.
- Poor steering control.
- Shudder, shimmy or vibration at a constant speed.
How long do bicycle hubs last?
Bike wheel bearings will last for 8,000 miles on average. This can vary to as high as 18,000 miles and as low as 5,000 miles depending on the surface on which they are ridden and the rider’s weight. Notably, sealed cartridge bearings typically last longer than unsealed ball bearings due to separation from the elements.
How often should you grease bike hubs?
This is a very subjective opinion. A standard like “change your oil every 3000 miles” doesn’t exist as far as I know, although here is a suggested one. I ride about 3,000-4,000 miles a year and my rule of thumb is to do the hubs every 300 – 500 miles or so, and the bottom bracket twice a year.
Should I grease cassette hub?
There’s no reason to grease the freehub body. Some mechanics, who have been working on bikes for decades, find that greasing all metal-to-metal surfaces is a generally good practice. In the case of the freehub body, grease may serve to reduce noises.