[RBW] Re: replacing bearings in Phil "Rivy" FW hub

2011-07-08 Thread Ginz
Has anyone had any luck servicing their non-FSA hub? Phil Wood customer service suggested I insert a QR skewer at an angle and tap (slam!) it on a hard surface to push the oppossite end cap off. I tried it years ago but was very shy about it. Anyone tried this technique? -- You received this m

[RBW] Re: replacing bearings in Phil "Rivy" FW hub

2011-07-07 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean
Thanks folks! All of the info I've gotten (here and elsewhere) is consistent with the instructions on the site in concept (not all details, though... e.g. my hub needs 5mm allen wrenches, not 8), So I think it is simply that I was being too shy with it. I'll give it another go over the next couple

Re: [RBW] Re: replacing bearings in Phil "Rivy" FW hub

2011-07-06 Thread erik jensen
i unscrewed one side, turned the wheel over and smacked down hard on the axle. out popped bearing 1, bearing two came out just as easy. don't be shy with it. erik On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM, Dlbracey wrote: > I've had the same problem. I contacted Phil Wood by email and I've > pasted the

[RBW] Re: replacing bearings in Phil "Rivy" FW hub

2011-07-06 Thread Dlbracey
I've had the same problem. I contacted Phil Wood by email and I've pasted the response below. Unfortunately I still couldn't get it to work with these instructions. I just put it back together and kept riding, though I will eventually need to replace the bearings. It has been a few months since