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Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject: Built-in Bearing Troubles
Over the last two months I have been using Built-in’s. I really love them for there ease in use and overall feel. Lately with the new Gbomb hybrid pumping proto, I’ve been doing a lot of sliding. Last week noticed my left side (frontside) set had what looks like pressure dimples in the cover. Over all the wheels were not spinning as fast. I didn’t really think anything of it and just replaced them. Now one week later I got the same problem. It’s not like I’m doing these huge slides but I am doing a lot of them, both now frontside and backside. Has anybody experienced this before?
You sure you're not cranking them down too hard when you tighten the axle nuts? Chaput says to cinch 'em down but I tend to go a little on the loose side. Still, I've just recently had to toss a few of these because the shields were bent inward... I'm not sure why.
Btw, I'm travelling next week to Boston for business, now I'm starting to understand how busy things get -- I don't know how you do it dude!! I'm taking my Cambiar deck just because it's so damn easy to pack. Are you going to the UK again??
Hay JP thanks for the tips, I do keep them a little loose. I notice when I slide it does have a perceived heavy vibration. (Using 86a BZ all 4) I think I’ll try cinching them down like you are saying as an alternative. Thanks for the advice.
It’s all good fun traveling, it helps when you’re meeting bad ass people like yourself. Cool to see your getting around as well. Make sure to get some good pics and or video please.
Yes I will still be going to the UK in Dec. now. It got push back a bit.
Whats strange is that the cinching down part doesn't always result in the same behavior -- sometimes when I crank the nuts down, the wheel locks up like you might experience with the usual speed rings + bearing + spacer + bearing + speed ring configuration, and sometimes, it locks down "just right", there is no slop, and the wheel spins quickly and free. I don't really get why, but I can imagine any small imperfection in the truck's hangar facing, or a slight imperfection inside the wheel hub even, could make a difference.
I don't get too hung up on these imperfections, and I tend to ride with a little "slop" myself, which drives my slalom buddies up the wall
Btw, Boston was a good time, work was the main focus of course. Didn't really have time to ride the board. I stole a few hours to walkabout downtown though, and it was raining a lot so I just took a couple snapshots of inside a subway tunnel. I enjoyed the culture of the North End Italian district, the cobblestone roads and the textures of the old concrete sidewalks, all the small coffee shops and people shouting across the street at each other. Heard a lot of Bostonian accent on the street. Getting lost is my favorite pasttime and people were really nice there, offering tips on navigating the bus and subway. My work pays for full taxi fare but I found it far more interesting to just go public transportation.
Whats strange is that the cinching down part doesn't always result in the same behavior -- sometimes when I crank the nuts down, the wheel locks up like you might experience with the usual speed rings + bearing + spacer + bearing + speed ring configuration, and sometimes, it locks down "just right", there is no slop, and the wheel spins quickly and free. I don't really get why, but I can imagine any small imperfection in the truck's hangar facing, or a slight imperfection inside the wheel hub even, could make a difference.
Is this on the same wheel or different wheels?
It could be variation in the width of the wheels core. If they are slightly wider then you're gonna get the locking situation as you end up with a gap between the bearings which closes up as you tighen down the nut.
hmmm I'm not sure if it's the exact same wheel but it is the exact same location of the wheel. Meaning rear left. I tend to switch my wheels around but I generally keep the same bearings with the same wheel location.
I see your point though....
JP I get the same as well on some bearings, I may just home into the ones that seem to work better while cinched down.
Can I ask a really silly question? How do I get my Biltins out of my wheels to clean them? They are full of gunk and crap (I just know it!) and I'm going incredibly slowly compared to my brethren riding on Bones Reds. Not happy. Can someone help my plight? _________________ Laura | Proud Practitioner of Karmic Longboarding | http://www.happyskater.org
Put your wheel halfway onto your truck and then push/tilt the wheel so that the bearing come out. With new wheels this can require some strength, but keep at it.
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