Rear Wheel Wobble

[carlos118]

I did a post previously about my rear wheel wobbling, i was told it would be loose cones and got a cone wrench to tighten them.

I took the wheel apart and noticed that the bolt seems bent?


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss2-OHk2YEQ&feature=youtu.be


The video also tries to show me moving the bolt to see if it has much wobble within it. However i do not seem to be able to tighten it much more.

Any tips on how to fix this?

 

[Smokin Joe]

Bent spindle. Replacement needed.

 

[carlos118]

Would the cassette need to come off? Or is it possible to do it without removing? And how hard is it to find a new one? If i ebay one, should it work?

 

[Smokin Joe]

It isn't a cassette but a screw on freewheel. The spindle should come out without disturbing it, but you need to get the correct length replacement.

Some here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-Whee...cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item1c2081549d

 

[PatrickPending]

Only ever known them snap completely, remove cones and nuts on ne side - it should pull out. Either take old one to LBS for a an exact replacement or order off interweb. Whilst you're at it you may as well re grease and service the hubs..... oh and try not to lose the bearings....

 

[Smokin Joe]

I can't see from the video whether the spindle is hollow or solid, but the solid ones were prone to bending.

 

[Tim Hall]

I can't see from the video whether the spindle is hollow or solid, but the solid ones were prone to bending.

What @Smokin Joe said. For reasons of SCIENCE, solid ones aren't as strong as hollow, I can't remember excatly why, but did read an excellent beginners book about Materials once in a quest to learn. Can't remember what it's called now.

I was out on a ride with a mate on his BSO which suffered the same fault. We stopped at Thee Pubbe for refreshment and bike fettling. I spied a discard pick axe handle lying in the bushes and twatted the end of the spindle with it. Lo! It was straight again.

 

[Garethgas]

What @Smokin Joe We stopped at Thee Pubbe for refreshment and bike fettling. I spied a discard pick axe handle lying in the bushes and twatted the end of the spindle with it. Lo! It was straight again.

Unfortunately, engineers of your calibre are becoming a rare breed.
Is 'twatted' a technical term?
Keep up the good work