Winter careHubs from Mavic and DT Swiss

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 · 15.11.2011

Winter care: Hubs from Mavic and DT SwissPhoto: Michael Heidelbach
Modern hubs with deep groove ball bearings are ingeniously sealed. And yet they can still be better protected against dirt and water. TOUR shows you how to maintain Mavic and DT hubs for winter.

Level of difficultyfor talented hobby mechanics

Tool:
- Hexagon socket spanner
- Mavic bearing spanner
- if necessary puller tool from DT

Auxiliary materials:
- Brand-specific bearing greases, freewheel greases or freewheel oils
- Cotton cloth

TIPS:
- Save:
Good disassembly tools for the sprocket fastening nut have an integrated guide. This prevents the tool from slipping off. On guide-less models, insert the quick release from the opposite side and secure the tool with the nut of the quick release.

- Small parts:
If you are working on hubs, place a larger cloth on the workbench. If a small part falls, it will remain on the cloth and will not roll off the table.

- Mavic:
If you feel that the bearings on your Mavic wheels are too tight or the axle does not rotate perfectly, open the cap one turn with the Mavic tool. Remove the wheel, remove the quick release and give the axle a light tap with a rubber mallet from the adjustment side to loosen the bearing preload. Then adjust the bearing play as described.

  12 steps and the Mavic hub is ready for winterPhoto: Michael Heidelbach 12 steps and the Mavic hub is ready for winter  If you have the DT tool for freewheel disassembly, follow the instructions. You can also do it without the tool, but protect your hands with work gloves.Photo: Michael Heidelbach If you have the DT tool for freewheel disassembly, follow the instructions. You can also do it without the tool, but protect your hands with work gloves.
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You will find the complete instructions in TOUR 11/2011 or in the attached PDF file.

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