Hi all,
got these wheels Alexrims expert sl (from a Merida?), but cannot figure out how to disassemble to service.
Best that i can see it is one straight, round threaded pipe in center with two screws at each end, and sealed ball bearings in between.
I can take one screw off and put a bit of grease in, but not the other, and cannot pull the pipe out either.
Anyone has experience with these rims?
Thanks
Alexrims expert sl wheels service, how to disassemble?
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Re: Alexrims expert sl wheels service, how to disassemble?
Postby Nikio8 » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:17 pm
Here are pics. Wheels should be relatively new, say 2015-2020...
[img]https://ibb.co/S6vYHCX[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/pXRtCN7[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/Pc0TqYk[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/12MtGJs[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/S6vYHCX[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/pXRtCN7[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/Pc0TqYk[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/12MtGJs[/img
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Re: Alexrims expert sl wheels service, how to disassemble?
Postby find_bruce » Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:03 pm
You need to copy the image links to get
Could be wrong but I thought AlexRims use formula hubs with pressfit bearings - need to press one end of the axle to push the opposite side bearing out
Anything you can do, I can do slower
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Re: Alexrims expert sl wheels service, how to disassemble?
Postby Nikio8 » Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:09 pm
Hey Bruce thanks, using my phone and this forum for the first time
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Re: Alexrims expert sl wheels service, how to disassemble?
Postby Duck! » Fri Sep 06, 2024 5:06 pm
Alex Rims can be found built onto all manner of hubs because they only produce the rims. OEM wheels will be a mix of bits chosen by the bike manufacturer, but Formula and Novatech are very commonly used hubs.find_bruce wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:03 pmYou need to copy the image links to get
Could be wrong but I thought AlexRims use formula hubs with pressfit bearings - need to press one end of the axle to push the opposite side bearing out
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.
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Re: Alexrims expert sl wheels service, how to disassemble?
Postby Nikio8 » Sun Sep 08, 2024 6:11 pm
Hey thanks.
Worked a bit with a friend today. It is easy enough to punch the middle with plastic hammer, then used a vice to undo the other side's screw.
Not sure that is how it is intended, but the ball bearings cylinder is then easy to replace.
Worked a bit with a friend today. It is easy enough to punch the middle with plastic hammer, then used a vice to undo the other side's screw.
Not sure that is how it is intended, but the ball bearings cylinder is then easy to replace.
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