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Old 07-10-21, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kri
Hi veganbikes and thanks for the reply. However, allow me to get couple of points added that I did not list earlier.
- I know people that wash their bikes almost after every ride (could be 4-5 times a week at least) and nothing similar has occurred although they do not own the model I am referring to in the post above.
- If water can enter the hub even once, damage is going to be done anyway. So I doubt the issue is washing it way too often.
- I did plenty of rides on salted roads this winter, therefore I had to do really thorough cleaning up until March, after that I was cleaning it occasionally because the roads were dry.
- I store my bike in an A/C environment, humidity is no issue here.
- I mentioned above that a customer bought a giant bike in January of 2021 and his hub rusted even quicker, the dealership told me that his wheel was of a much higher quality compared to mine.
- I have shared the problem with peers of mine, our common idea is that the hub is badly designed and it is prone to storing water.
- I have never ever used a power jet to clean my bike.


I should perhaps ask this, I don't know the info.
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Pushing salt water into the hub could cause issues but the hub probably should have been sealed better but it is Giant and is a low cost bike. Hopefully though they will replace it if it is found to be a warranty issue. A hub does need grease and if loose ball may need more adjustment and re-greasing.
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