Sun CR18s?
12-17-09, 02:18 AM
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i'm fairly certain loose ball formulas aren't in the same vein as dura ace or campy hubs. they're rebuildable, but i doubt they'd be any smoother than a cartridge one. or they're probably cheaper metals and pit really easily
12-17-09, 02:51 AM
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Oh. Neat. So if you come across any just send them my way and I will do a full write up. Thanks!
12-17-09, 08:59 AM
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Nothing prevents you from upgrading the bearings.
12-17-09, 11:41 AM
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Well, about half an hour ago I tore my cog off the hub and demolished the threads.
Anyways, I was thought these looked nice for a new wheelset. Any comments or suggestions?
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...e6ilulbpehqa30
Anyways, I was thought these looked nice for a new wheelset. Any comments or suggestions?
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...e6ilulbpehqa30
Ben from velomine is a great guy. Very good support. Do not be afraid to buy from him.
i bought a pair of dp18s and love them to this day.
12-17-09, 12:39 PM
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Looks like the sealed bearing hubs to me.
I changed the axle on mine to use 'em with 130mm spacing. Does that count as maintenance?
Bicycle Wheel Warehouse sells a set of wheels with Venus rims and loose ball Formula hubs (for around $85 last I saw). [Edit: looks like they're out of stock right now.] I assumed it would be the hubs, not the bearings that would pit. Of course, you can always upgrade the hubs after you're done upgrading the bearings.
