I recently came across this video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuH80YRPFuM> which is a good visual for how to fix for this issue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuH80YRPFuM On Monday, January 31, 2022 at 9:04:40 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote: > > My hub play issue is solved. After speaking with a wheelbuilder with > plenty of experience with these hubs, I learned my issue was caused by not > pressing firmly enough on the collar when adjusting the hub and tightening > the set screws. Fearful of over loading the bearings, I was reluctant to > put too much pressure on the collar, but it turns out I just wasn't getting > the adjusment tight enough. > > I did confirm with WI that, yes, I should be pressing 'firmly' on the > collar. I was also told by the same rep that it is possible "to put too > much preload on the bearing" as the collar presses on the inner race of the > bearing. I guess this is where one has to feel their way into the best > adjustment. I was able to do this and my hub spins nicely with no play. > > I do like my White hub, but I must say I appreciate the manner of > adjustment on my Chris King hubs. I know- different bearing types > (apparently)- but the threaded adjuster just seems more elegant. > > Cheers, > John > On Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 10:47:39 PM UTC+9 S. Greco wrote: > >> I have this same issue with one of my M15 hubs. Please post if you get a >> solid answer. >> My LBS recommended new bearings which I bought and installed, but it did >> not fix the issue. >> >> On Monday, January 24, 2022 at 9:33:29 PM UTC-5 Jeffrey Arita wrote: >> >>> John, >>> >>> As Garth advises, I too would reach out to White Industries. I had a >>> question regarding a rear hub awhile ago and they were very helpful. >>> Speaking on the phone in a two-way is, IMHO, always better. They might >>> need to eventually inspect the hub, so that might happen. Either way, WI >>> has been outstanding, at least for me. Good luck. >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Jeff >>> Claremont, CA >>> >>> On Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 3:07:46 PM UTC-8 John Rinker wrote: >>> >>>> Please pardon if this is not the forum for this and kindly redirect me >>>> if possible. >>>> >>>> The rear wheel of my Hunq finds a White M15 that is about 4 or so years >>>> old at its center. Several years ago it developed a bit of play and I >>>> haven't been able to solve the issue. I have adjusted it meticulously >>>> according to White's specifications, but the play resurfaces after a few >>>> kilometers of riding. >>>> >>>> I. have a. new set of bearings for the hub, but before I replace them I >>>> thought I'd reach out to see if anyone might offer a simpler fix. >>>> >>>> CHeers, >>>> John >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a2dafd89-fe1e-493c-8d89-4e7729018c56n%40googlegroups.com.
