Project 321 lefty hub bolt

I just put together a new Rize with Mavic wheels.:thumbsup: At slow speeds it sounds like an old door creaking!? I pot some lube on bearing, but it could also be brakes or 14 inches of snow we have here.

I love snow, but I also want to ride my new bike.:madman:

My guess would be the O ring on the bolt. A drop of chain lube right where the cap meets the bolt head ought to do it if that's the case.

thanks guys. will give it a go and report back.

I had same squeek. It is the o-ring that needs to be lubricated. A Cannondael mechanic fixed it for me at one of my races last year.

My guess would be the o-ring as well. In good conditions I remove the o-ring.
I can't believe how much drag it creates. Some lube would reduce the drag also
but I just remove it. Our bolt/cap combo actually has less crush on the o-ring than
the stock cannondale units in order to reduce drag but still there is a surprising amount
of drag.

Jake
Project321

Hi Jake, what about the Phil Wood upgrade bearings, do they create some drag as well or...?

rasse1977 said:

Hi Jake, what about the Phil Wood upgrade bearings, do they create some drag as well or...?

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Yes they do seem to have more drag. I am told they break in and spin very freely but I haven't ridden a set long enough to know for sure.