Re: [RBW] Free hub body comes loose

2016-08-15 Thread Howard Hatten
Just got off the phone with velocity customer service. What a pleasant experience. They listened to my story then offered me 2 options. I could have a complete wheel exactly like I have or I could have the same wheel with high end hub. The only drawback is the high end hub is black. I chose the

Re: [RBW] Free hub body comes loose

2016-08-15 Thread Jim Bronson
Wow, that's terrible. I like their rims for the most part but will think twice about running any of their hubs. Who is the actual OEM, I wonder? Surely Velocity doesn't make those hubs themselves. Novatec? On Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 6:48 AM, Howard Hatten wrote: > Hi Peter >

Re: [RBW] Free hub body comes loose

2016-08-15 Thread Captain Conway Bennett
Just call them. They answer and will have a solution. They are the only wheels I will but based on my interactions with the staff. Fair winds, Captain Conway Bennett > On Aug 15, 2016, at 11:23 AM, Howard Hatten wrote: > > Conway , thanks for the reply. After finally

Re: [RBW] Free hub body comes loose

2016-08-15 Thread Howard Hatten
Conway , thanks for the reply. After finally locating a 12mm Allen wrench I attempted to tighten the free hub back on and the attachment bolt broke. It must have cracked and loosened itself up. Now I have half of the bolt trapped inside the hub. I've messaged Velocity , waiting for reply

Re: [RBW] Free hub body comes loose

2016-08-15 Thread Conway Bennett
Yep, worst hubs ever. However velocity's customer service is the best I have ever experienced. I went thru two sport hubs in two years. With regular commuting, let's say 100 miles a week, each failed within 8-9 months. Each time the hub came out of adjust and by the time I found the source

Re: [RBW] Free hub body comes loose

2016-08-15 Thread Howard Hatten
Hi Peter This is off of a velocity atlas wheel. Came on my Atlantis. Looking at the velocity website the hub looks like the "sport rear hub". Site says hub body # cb07. Don't see any identifying numbers on the part. Attachment bolt is internal to the hub Howard -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Free hub body comes loose

2016-08-15 Thread Peter White
And the brand and model of hub would be? PJW On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 7:11 PM, Howard Hatten wrote: > Group help needed. > Lately my shifting has been getting bad. I've checked the deraileur hanger > and it is good. I switched to friction mode and it worked fine. All of the >