Re: [CR]Help with H--E rear wheel

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Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:14:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Help with H--E rear wheel
To: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Ive had some advice about converting to 126mm and an offer to trade for a 126mm, but another problem has arisen. The end cap that presses into to non-FW side of the axle is missing. The member who sold me the wheels isn't sure it was ever there and the photos look like maybe it wasn't there. Anyone know where I might buy an end cap, or how to make one? The seller has offered a refund if I want to return the wheels, but they really are very nice and clean, so I'd like to keep them and sort out the length and the end cap issue.

Regards,

Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX

Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Sorry, here's the link:

http://ebay.com/<blah>

Regards,

Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX

Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net> wrote: I just received this Hi-E wheelset, outed on the list recently. There was some confusion about the rear spacing, but it turns out to be 130mm as the revised listing said. I bought this wheelset on the blind faith that I could adjust the rear spacing, which may have been optimistic. Did Hi-E use threaded end pieces like Phil Wool to set the spacing? Will Phil or Mavic or others work? Any suggestions about how to convert the rear to 126 or 122? Also, the rear bearings seem tight, but I seem to recall some horror stories about how difficult it is to change Hi-E bearing. Can someone give me some info on replacing, adjusting or lubricating the bearings?

Regards,

Jerry Moos

Big Spring, TX