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As most of you have probably heard, we are in our 42nd day of rain. Tonight I intended to give everything a wipedown and check the rims for water. So far so good on the bottom bracket, way to go Phil, great product. When I tried to turn the back wheel, it mostly made a crunchy sound. I cracked open a beer and commenced disassembly of the rear hub. It is never a good sign when water runs out of the bearings. The non drive side was ok, but the drive side was completely rusted and full of water. My rear hub is a 10 speed ultegra with loose ball bearings. They all fell out when I pulled the axle. By pure dumb luck I had a set of campy non-drive side 1/4" bearings in my toolbox. They fit the drive side of the ultegra hub. Once I had it all together, the drive side was much smoother. Got some new wheels today, Roval is back. Here are some shots of those. I also included a shot of my bike on the park workstand showing how I get the fendered commuter on it.
BTW, cracked another Salsa rim. I think my next back wheel will have a mavic 719 rim.
BTW, cracked another Salsa rim. I think my next back wheel will have a mavic 719 rim.