Where do I get front hub cones for a 12 year old Schwinn bike?
12-23-09, 05:02 PM
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Where do I get front hub cones for a 12 year old Schwinn bike?
I have a Schwinn "Ridge Searcher" bike that's about 12 years old I think, that needs new front hub cones. I think the hub is a
"Formula 21 FM" and my LBS doesn't have an an exact match. They can order me a whole new hub assembly with the dust covers
and the whole shebang for $25. Sems like a ripoff if all I need is new cones.
Any ideas?
"Formula 21 FM" and my LBS doesn't have an an exact match. They can order me a whole new hub assembly with the dust covers
and the whole shebang for $25. Sems like a ripoff if all I need is new cones.
Any ideas?
12-23-09, 05:13 PM
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Both wheelsmfg.com and Bikeman.com have arrays of different cones.
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Bike Tools Etc. has a good variety of cones available.
12-24-09, 01:21 PM
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Thanks for the info, gents!
There are a few items that look close. Nothing exact....but I might be able to change to a thinner locknut and make something fit.
There are a few items that look close. Nothing exact....but I might be able to change to a thinner locknut and make something fit.
