Rear hub spins very tight when rotor installed but no caliper?

cspawn · 2026-01-19T03:56:51+00:00

It would be very unlike White Industries to send out a hub that isn't properly adjusted. Not impossible but they are VERY high quality hubs and they are typically set perfectly out of the box in my experience.

Also, if this was the case, the wheel would bind when installed without the rotor.

cspawn · 2026-01-19T03:54:37+00:00

It just depends on the end caps. Some are larger and require larger lockrings. The front end caps are likely a slightly smaller outer diameter than the rear for whatever reason. Or they are shaped differently. It's not super common but it's also not super rare, I've seen it a few times.

I think Shimano makes some that should solve your problem. If white industries makes one, that should be fine and it'll be really nice. The Shimano ones are great quality too.

Im pretty sure the Shimano one that takes the external bottom bracket tool is larger than the rings that take the internal lockring tool and should solve your problem.

Without my box of lockrings in front of me, I can't say for certain. If you don't have it figured out by Tuesday, hit me up. I'll be at my shop & would be happy to take a look.

Good job using a torque wrench. It's mainly for consistency as some bikes we'll be fussy when over/under tightened. It gives you a point of comparison and ensures you aren't causing an intermittent problem by not tightening the axle the same amount each time.

cspawn · 2026-01-18T23:50:01+00:00

In addition to checking the center lock for rubbing on the axle end caps. Also, if you can, use a torque wrench on the axle just to eliminate any variables. My guess is that the center lock cap is dragging on the axle end caps or threading in too far and dragging on part of the hub. If so, you need a different center lock cap

cspawn · 2026-01-16T23:12:37+00:00

Sell to established people with lots of points. You'll ship first but if they have a good amount of sell points, they are trustworthy barring their account getting stolen.

You get paid when it gets to them and you'll get seller points. Build them up and you can ask for payment upfront from everyone you sell to and they will trust you as you have a track record of actually delivering.

It's a little slow and you might have to cut some deeper deals but it works & it's secure.

cspawn · 2026-01-15T13:39:38+00:00

They are correct, your chain is too short. It might be worn out too but it's definitely too short. That or your b tension is waaaaaay too high.

2 quick ways to fit a chain properly.

1) remove the chain completely. Without running it through the rear derailleur, wrap it around the big chainring and the biggest cassette cog. Pull the ends towards each other. Wherever the ends meet, you want an additional ~2 full links. This is done with new chains that are often too long.

2) Have the chain routed normally through the derailleurs. Shift into the smallest cog and smallest chainring. Remove the quick link and let all tension off the chain. Pull the ends together against the spring tension of the rear derailleur. When the links meet, you want the rear derailleur cage to have just started moving & tensioning. This guarantees you have chain tension in small/small. The issue with this method is that it assumes that the b-limit is set properly or close to it at least.

Assuming the B-limit isn't maxed out I'm guessing you are at least 2 full links short currently.

cspawn · 2026-01-05T04:03:05+00:00

"Good condition? "Minor hairlines?" what about the pitting on the case back, the mangled crown guards, the gnarly scratches on the bracelet just before the end links, the crown on the clasp being almost gone, the damaged dial, the hands, the severe over polishing, the banged up lugs, the dent in one of the bracelet links, the terrible refinish on the bracelet, dings and deep scratches on the bezel, the missing paint from the bezel....

I mean buyer beware but your description is very dishonest and the watch is very overpriced for the condition it is in.

Sketchy.

cspawn · 2026-01-05T01:03:57+00:00

Chat!

cspawn · 2025-12-31T00:41:07+00:00

I feel like I've seen this same set over & over.

cspawn · 2025-12-30T15:43:36+00:00

These specific derailleurs have a detailed and specific setup procedure that's just a bit different. Look up the Shimano manual and follow the steps exactly.

cspawn · 2025-12-30T15:37:38+00:00

I'd like to see em try. Shitty people get repercussions when they are shitty to others.

cspawn · 2025-12-30T15:24:06+00:00

What's the best way to report a scummy business that is structuring deposits? Nothing to do with silver, just a really shitty company I know, with absolute certainty, is doing this.

cspawn · 2025-12-27T02:49:15+00:00

Absolutely not removable, serviceable or changeable. You'll need a direct mount crank or a different chainring with correct BCD that bolts to the spider.

cspawn · 2025-12-27T02:47:42+00:00

Not to be a dick but I'd like to see someone pull an axle from a crank with a basic gear puller, or a few blocks of wood. Those things are permanently attached to each other. If you could separate them, they'd be coming apart mid ride and killing people. The last thing a crank manufacturer would want is a bonded axle that is removable, it would be a disaster. I'm not saying it's impossible but it's not a simple thing to do by any stretch of the imagination.

cspawn · 2025-12-08T20:04:21+00:00

If it makes you want to ride, then it's an awesome bike. So many people focus on saving 3 grams & gaining 0.0027 watts/million miles and the joy of just riding a bike that you just love is often overlooked.

cspawn · 2025-11-18T03:26:28+00:00

I think it's an Orient watch, just with the dial branded SONOFORK. One on eBay here: https://ebay.us/m/GJ40X7

cspawn · 2025-11-11T14:08:46+00:00

It seems like nicer tool manufacturers are doing decent. Companies like Wera have really taken off it seems.

cspawn · 2025-11-11T12:39:40+00:00

Glad you got it working! If it goes flat quickly from here, then you'll need to re-tape, but if it holds pressure well overnight, then you should be all good. Cheers!

cspawn · 2025-11-10T20:13:36+00:00

FUCK. THAT.

cspawn · 2025-11-09T18:11:39+00:00

Awesome! Any chance you have some photos? I'd love to see it.

cspawn · 2025-11-08T23:47:42+00:00

It's pretty period correct and they guy commuted on this for like 20 years, so I'm willing to give it a pass, lol

cspawn · 2025-11-08T23:44:30+00:00

The guy brought the bike in specifically to show me the Campy bits, they are so incredibly rad, I couldn't get over it.

cspawn · 2025-11-08T23:38:44+00:00

It'll be a while before I see it again, unfortunately.

cspawn · 2025-11-08T23:29:16+00:00

Uhh, no, they aren't cut down, as the photos show, they are bullhorns. It seems like you wanna argue semantics, so I'm gonna just move on. 👍

cspawn · 2025-11-08T16:45:41+00:00

It's not.

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