05-22-2016, 03:03 AM
M A V I C wrote:
I can't get replacement cones or nuts for it (I've checked with both Ritchey (hub mfg) and Wheels MFG). I'm tempted to pick up another wheel. But if I do that, then I'm thinking about getting a new set. But if I do that, the I'm thinking about getting a new fork because the current one doesn't have any dampening anymore and there's no replacement parts for it. But if I do that, I'm tempted to go disc brake in the front. But if I do that, I'd need to replace the brake lever. But if I do that, it's integrated with the shifter...
If I did get a new wheel, I'd prefer to go sealed. But, 26", sealed, rim brake wheels are tough to come by.
So for now I think I'll just get a vice and an axel clamp for the vice to make adjusting the hub more easy.
Ah, this is one of the many reasons I love vintage bikes...STANDARDIZED PARTS! (well, except for some older french stuff). For older Campy, Suntour or even early Shimano parts it is soooo easy to buy replacement parts. I think Shimano started the BS with proprietary parts non-interchangeable with anything else, then it just ballooned from there, with all the newer makers producing completely proprietary parts. What a mess! Don't even get me started on the ridiculousness that is indexed shifting.
Are you sure that yu can't get a 26" rim brake wheel set? They are getting less common but there are still plenty around. Here's one: http://www.jensonusa.com/Mountain-Bike-W...AID=389818
Why do you need a vice and axle clamp to adjust a hub? Just a pair of cone wrenches should work unless you have a really odd setup. Here's how its done: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help...-section-9 . If your hubs are truly oddball proprietary parts then you should go to the bikeforums.com bike mechanics sub forum and ask how to deal with them.