Comments on: Edge Composites XC Rims: Update On Hubs

By: Wheel Hub Bearings

Wheel Hub Bearings — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:44:02 +0000

Awesome looking!
I really like them.

By: Broke Cyclist

Broke Cyclist — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:39:45 +0000

Thanks Jeremy,

Thinking I might give the AC hubs a go on the new set of wheels planned for spring.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:12:39 +0000

Bearing change is pretty easy. I say this after working on thousands of these hubs. BUT, I do fee it is a simple task. No special tools required, just some basic wrenching and bearing adjustment after wards. Bearing code is 6803. There is a tutorial PDF on http://www.amclassic.com help page that is very easy to follow. Just READ every step!

By: Broke Cyclist

Broke Cyclist — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:17:26 +0000

Jeremy,

So how hard would it be to upgrade these new hubs to ceramic bearings later down the road by the consumer?

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:14:18 +0000

Rider Dude:
In late 2005 we changed from Chromium Steel bearing to Stainless versions to help fight the corrosive properties of steel. Also, in late 2006 we introduced a slotted sleeve inside the hub shell. This sleeve is used to preload the bearings from the inside, and the slots make the sleeve act like a spring. This added component increases bearing life and makes the hub easier to adjust. So, yes, we have worked out all issues with the premature wear of the cartridge bearings!

By: Rider dude

Rider dude — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:04:48 +0000

I dont know how the new AC hubs stack up against the old ones? However two years ago I had AC’s laced up to stans 355 rims. I has issues with the bearings going out, but I am 6′3″ 195lbs. They were super easy to rebuild and replace bearing’s since all are the same size, but it sucked replacing $60 worth of bearings every six months. Engagment was a bit slow on the old models also. Hopefully they have worked out all the kinks, because they are silly light.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:04:04 +0000

Upsidedownbiker: Eventually, all in due time!

By: Upsidedownbiker

Upsidedownbiker — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:03:58 +0000

Do you have a complete package weight on them. Spokes, nipples, hubs, and those really sweet looking carbon rims?

By: grannygear

grannygear — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:28:21 +0000

Wow, what a neat idea…the little steel inserts. Those hubs look very sweet, more so than I remember.

By: captain bob

captain bob — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:22:35 +0000

Those babies looks so sweet!