Brand new wheel hub/ cone adjustments?

[andyoxon]

With a new out-the-box wheelset, what do people normally do to get them ride ready.  i.e. repack the bearing with grease, and adjust so there's the tiny bit of play - which goes away after tightening up the quick release, or, just check everything's smooth and pop them on...   

[mike]

I just fit rubber, attach to bike and ride.

[GrahamG]

Would always check there's enough grease and adjust properly - I've seen too many hubs totally borked from lack of grease and/or proper adjustment from the factory.

[jsabine]

While in practice I'm idle (though generally with s/h hubs and wheels anyway), I've seen enough reports of dodgy setups to convince me that checking at least bearing adjustment is a good idea.

[tiermat]

While in practice I'm idle (though generally with s/h hubs and wheels anyway), I've seen enough reports of dodgy setups to convince me that checking at least bearing adjustment is a good idea.

This, in spades.  When Mr Torslanda turns up I am sure he will fill you in on his experience, especially with Shimano factory built wheels.

[Polar Bear]

Depends on the hubs.   If they are loose ball hubs, definitely.   Cartridge bearings, nah.

I remember having a conversation with Harry Rowland, the renowned and truly excellent wheelsmith when buying Mlle PB's tourer wheels.  His unequivocal view was that the brand new XT rear hub 'will need adjustment'.   

[Efrogwr]

The consensus among mechanics is that no matter what the model Shimano hubs are inadequately greased when new, and that they could be adjusted better. (Hence HR's comment to PB).

[Fab Foodie]

What wheelset did you get Andy?

[andyoxon]

Thanks all.

What wheelset did you get Andy?

Only Shimano R501; inexpensive (~£70 from Merlin), but apparently half decent.  A definite upgrade on the wheels the bike came with at any rate.   

[Fab Foodie]

Thanks all.

What wheelset did you get Andy?

Only Shimano R501; inexpensive (~£70 from Merlin), but apparently half decent.  A definite upgrade on the wheels the bike came with at any rate.   

No doubt, should be a good upgrade!

[Biggsy]

With a new out-the-box wheelset, what do people normally do to get them ride ready.  i.e. repack the bearing with grease, and adjust so there's the tiny bit of play - which goes away after tightening up the quick release, or, just check everything's smooth and pop them on...   

Always check/readjust adjustable bearings (you can't trust anyone else to have done it), but no need to check the grease with Campag hubs. 

I don't do anything with cartridge bearings if smooth.