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Hi all,
got these wheels Alexrims expert sl (from a Merida?), but cannot figure out how to disassemble to service.
Best that i can see it is one straight, round threaded pipe in center with two screws at each end, and sealed ball bearings in between.

I can take one screw off and put a bit of grease in, but not the other, and cannot pull the pipe out either.
Anyone has experience with these rims?
Thanks

Here are pics. Wheels should be relatively new, say 2015-2020...

[img]https://ibb.co/S6vYHCX[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/pXRtCN7[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/Pc0TqYk[/img
[img]https://ibb.co/12MtGJs[/img

Nikio8 wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:17 pm

Here are pics. Wheels should be relatively new, say 2015-2020...

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Could be wrong but I thought AlexRims use formula hubs with pressfit bearings - need to press one end of the axle to push the opposite side bearing out

Hey Bruce thanks, using my phone and this forum for the first time

find_bruce wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:03 pm

Nikio8 wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:17 pm

Here are pics. Wheels should be relatively new, say 2015-2020...

You need to copy the image links to get





Could be wrong but I thought AlexRims use formula hubs with pressfit bearings - need to press one end of the axle to push the opposite side bearing out

Alex Rims can be found built onto all manner of hubs because they only produce the rims. OEM wheels will be a mix of bits chosen by the bike manufacturer, but Formula and Novatech are very commonly used hubs.

Hey thanks.

Worked a bit with a friend today. It is easy enough to punch the middle with plastic hammer, then used a vice to undo the other side's screw.

Not sure that is how it is intended, but the ball bearings cylinder is then easy to replace.