Bearing service time/ mileage schedule?
03-22-21, 09:28 AM
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Bearing service time/ mileage schedule?
My primary bike is a Wilier Triestina with Record 11 and Fulcrum Racing Zero wheelset which I bought used from a dedicated cyclist and have been putting many happy miles on for about a year.
Yesterday I was finally able to ride my Colnago C40 which was out of commission for several months and received a full tune up with its reassembly. The Colnago simply pedaled and glided more smoothly than the Wilier which made me wonder if the Wilier needs a servicing as well? Is there a mileage/ time frame guideline?
Yesterday I was finally able to ride my Colnago C40 which was out of commission for several months and received a full tune up with its reassembly. The Colnago simply pedaled and glided more smoothly than the Wilier which made me wonder if the Wilier needs a servicing as well? Is there a mileage/ time frame guideline?
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03-22-21, 11:25 AM
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Get it serviced and see. Then we'll know... if you share the result.
Service intervals are anywhere from every other ride, to never. It's what ever makes you happy.
Service intervals are anywhere from every other ride, to never. It's what ever makes you happy.
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03-22-21, 01:13 PM
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On cup and cone bearings on the back of my bikes I overhaul them at 2500 mile intervals. The fronts are old SunTour hubs with 2001 radial bearings. I replace as needed.
The shimano SPD pedals get regreased at 5000 miles. The chain removed and cleaned and relubed at 800 miles.
The shimano SPD pedals get regreased at 5000 miles. The chain removed and cleaned and relubed at 800 miles.
03-22-21, 07:48 PM
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It can really vary from component to component and depending on how harsh the environment. If yiou have a good mechanic bring i in and ask them to check it out overall and see of any bearings need to be serviced instead of going in for an overhaul...
03-23-21, 07:07 AM
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I have a 8 to 10 bike rotation and own 18 C&V bikes and 3 for the kids when they visit. I have tried but can not keep milage logs. I do have a now ingrained routine with the bike in the stand before we go out. Often needs some dust or dirt removed usually with a little Pledge and then everything that rotates on the bike gets rotated to listen and feel for roughness from the wheelset to the pedals, i.e./spin the wheels, try to rock the wheel sideways, anytime it is out of the frame and in my hands it gets spun for sound/roughness feel, etc. If a chain is off for clean/lube I spin the crank and the real wheel in the frame which helps to not have pawl sound. Lots of this with the final check on the headset out of the stand for airing tires with applying front brake and rocking the bike to feel any play.
03-25-21, 07:13 AM
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Every winter on a particularly cold and rainy weekend is a good time to repack the bearings.
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03-25-21, 07:51 AM
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Put the Willier on a repair stand and spin the wheels to see how smoothly they rotate. Do the same with the crank and see how easily it turns. Repeat with the Colanago and see if there is any noticeable difference in drag or resistance. That will tell you more objectively if the Willier needs attention.
03-25-21, 12:58 PM
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I'm not at all surprised to hear that your Colnago feels smoother. It's probably a placebo effect of riding such a cool bike.
03-26-21, 05:37 AM
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Concerning subjectivity, I have five Romet Jubilats, each with a different set up and each feels different.
However, the one that feels the smoothest is the one I have invested the most time and effort in optimising. The worst is the one on which I have spent the least effort.
I can feel which ones are ready to have their pedals rebuilt or replaced, or the brakes need adjusting, or the wheels truing.
So my question is whether, by jumping from one to another, you can establish where one feels better than the other?
However, the one that feels the smoothest is the one I have invested the most time and effort in optimising. The worst is the one on which I have spent the least effort.
I can feel which ones are ready to have their pedals rebuilt or replaced, or the brakes need adjusting, or the wheels truing.
So my question is whether, by jumping from one to another, you can establish where one feels better than the other?
