Loose rear wheel?
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benthead
Jan 28, 2010, 3:14:02 PM1/28/10
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Just a quick note...a few folks have contacted me over the last couple
years asking why their rear wheel seems to have a bit of play in it,
despite the axle being tight. I think I finally figured out the
problem...we loctite the bolts that attach the seat stays to the rear
drops before we ship the bikes, but they can come loose. The drive-
side bolt on my bike was about 1/4 turn loose, and once tightened, the
play disappeared. So, consider this a service item to check every
couple months. Alternately, you can run a longer bolt with a nylock
nut on the outside.
years asking why their rear wheel seems to have a bit of play in it,
despite the axle being tight. I think I finally figured out the
problem...we loctite the bolts that attach the seat stays to the rear
drops before we ship the bikes, but they can come loose. The drive-
side bolt on my bike was about 1/4 turn loose, and once tightened, the
play disappeared. So, consider this a service item to check every
couple months. Alternately, you can run a longer bolt with a nylock
nut on the outside.
Ride safe!
Dana
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