[stefv]

I have MicroTech wheels with sealed hub bearings. I noticed some lateral play in my rear bearings recently.

I understand that the correct way to tighten them, is to loosen the small screw, screw the end of the hub tight and then tighten the small screw.

I have done that and made sure my QR is super-tight, but I still have some lateral play (a very small amount, but I am a bit OCD/fussy and it bothers me). I think I haven’t tightened them correctly. 😕

I have the following questions:
1. Is any amount of lateral play acceptable?
2. What is the best method of tightening these types of bearings? I released the QR, and twisted the end with my hands. I can’t think how to get it tighter.

Many thanks for any advice you can offer….

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[big mick]

mckechan wrote:Realised I

mckechan wrote:

Realised I could tighten it with a regular spanner. Worked a treat, though now I am wondering if it’s possible to make sealed bearings too tight :?

YES it is just enough so there is no play.Too tight and you will wear the bearing surface out long term and create drag short term

[stefv]

Realised I could tighten it
Realised I could tighten it with a regular spanner. Worked a treat, though now I am wondering if it’s possible to make sealed bearings too tight 😕

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