Tom,
For what it is worth, the Schwinn bicycle service manual (1968-1972) says "when properly adjusted, a trace of side play will be observed at wheel rim." This standard of adjustment applied to Schwinn Approved, Sprint, Normandy, Atom, Campagnolo Road, Campagnolo Track, and Cinelli Professional hubs, all of which are covered in this manual. Hope this helps.
Greg Thies
Vienna, VA
> Dear fellow list members:
> For the long haul, what is a better bearing adjustment-slightly tight or
> slightly lose on a mid or lower-level loose ball bearing hub such as
> Normandy,atom, Schwinn approved? (This is not a problem I experience with
> higher level loose bearing hubs or sealed bearing hubs). I am not looking
> for optimum efficiency but optimal life. I want to avoid the dreaded
> broken axle but also avoid brinneling. When I used to set up bikes, they
> almost universally came with slightly tight bearings-perhaps the
> manufacturer's knew something. In thank you for your current attention
> hereto.
> TomWitkop
> Rockville, Maryland
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