Post by Jeff on Dec 9, 2006 12:24:41 GMT -5
(Excerpt from bikeforums.net - Author:DvB)
Most wheels with adjustable cones need wrenches in the 13mm to 16mm range. It's easy to buy cone wrenches in 13/14mm size and 15/16mm size -- two of each will cover most wheels.
There's a (nearly) exact point of "looseness" at which the bearings should be adjusted (ignore this "1/8th of a turn" business). This is the point at which there is a slight -- SLIGHT -- amount of play in the axle when the hub's off the bike. When on the bike, with the quick-release properly tightened, this play should be gone (test by pushing the wheel left/right to feel for play). If you feel some play, remove the wheel and readjust for slightly less play. When you finally feel no play with the wheel on the bike, spin the wheel and feel the seatstay/fork. You shouldn't feel any (substantial) grinding from the moving bearings. If you do, time for an overhaul or hub replacement.
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Most wheels with adjustable cones need wrenches in the 13mm to 16mm range. It's easy to buy cone wrenches in 13/14mm size and 15/16mm size -- two of each will cover most wheels.
There's a (nearly) exact point of "looseness" at which the bearings should be adjusted (ignore this "1/8th of a turn" business). This is the point at which there is a slight -- SLIGHT -- amount of play in the axle when the hub's off the bike. When on the bike, with the quick-release properly tightened, this play should be gone (test by pushing the wheel left/right to feel for play). If you feel some play, remove the wheel and readjust for slightly less play. When you finally feel no play with the wheel on the bike, spin the wheel and feel the seatstay/fork. You shouldn't feel any (substantial) grinding from the moving bearings. If you do, time for an overhaul or hub replacement.
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