[ramitche]

Hi All, new to the forum.

I'm disassembling and cleaning a 17-year old Giant mtb (light use) and i've noticed upon reassembly that there's a mild wobble when i spin the rear wheel and hold the casette I can see a slight wobble. There's also a bit of an odd 'rattle' when i spin the casette (maybe not the best description, but something does seem off).

I've checked the axle and it seems straight to me. Hub body replacement - I can pick one up pretty cheap? Visual inspection of cone and bearings looked ok to my eyes, but I'm considering replacing the bearings next. I did about 1000 miles with it this summer and didn't notice anything off, but I'd like to get her cleaned and fixed up properly without having to buy a new hub and rebuilding a wheel.

Thanks!

 

[J.B. Weld]

A bit of wobble on that hub is totally normal. Nothing to worry about and it doesn't seem to affect shifting.

 

[ramitche]

A bit of wobble on that hub is totally normal. Nothing to worry about and it doesn't seem to affect shifting.

Thanks, that's reassuring. The noise I mentioned is a bit concerning, but I guess i'll see how it does riding.

 

[jeffrjohns]

If it 17 years olds, does it have the cup and cone type bearings? If the cones have not been tightened properly you will get a wobble and possibly a rattle.

 

[ramitche]

I completely disassembled the hub, cleaned, greased, and re-assembled snugging the cones such that there is no jiggle, but the axle still moves freely.