Tore down second hub and that one has all Verinent brand hybrid bearings, non-drive side bearing in the second one is the one causing the rough feeling not horrible but noticeable, now the choice of replacing or run it more.
You service as frequently as you feel necessary given the operating environment. As a clyde, you might consider a more frequent service interval. As a general rule, I service most hub bearings around 1K (miles). You had mentioned these were fairly low mileage though.
What do mean when you refer to "Bearing Failure"? Did it actual fail, as in come apart or was it just rough or gritty?
Both front bearings gone in less than a month.
Rear freehub bearing also jammed solid (axle bearings ok) -
Replaced rear 6805 (just a cheap steel) and went out tonight. Already grinding and ticking.
Did you pull the seals and take a look at the bearings? I would start there to determine what failed. Signs of contamination, water marks, lack of grease, rust or corrosion?
It sounds like water. You have some options to help prevent or minimize water, dust etc. from ever reaching the bearings. After installing or serving your bearings, place a liberal smear of bearing grease over the bearing seals and on bottom of your end cap before installing. This creates a barrier between the elements and your bearings.
Perhaps being more conscious of where wash water goes.
Obviously, not the same hubs as yours, but you should have some type of endcaps. Press endcap in and clean any grease that squeezes out. That grease is your barrier against the elements. I dunno about the hole in the hub?
What do you mean "I can't see what size bearings for the classic hub." are you specifically referring to the bearing measurements or the bearing number?
Do they need to be replaced? Why can't you service them?
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