Falcon CFE-10 Hub

Creative Engineering · #1 11-22-2009, 08:45 AM

A few weeks ago we bought a pair of Schwinn legacy beach cruisers to motorize. Target...$119.00.

We assembled one of them and rode through one tank of fuel. I put it on the bench to check things over, and noticed that the rear wheel bearings were a bit loose. The bearings were greased and the pre-load set, initially. Adjusted the bearings again...everything seemed O.K.

Part way through the second tank of fuel, and the rear wheel is loose again!!! I pulled it completely apart this time and found that the rear hub had split at the bearing race!

No curb jumping...no Dukes of hazzard...no Evil Knievel stunts...just easy break-in riding.

We went to the LBS and bought a new Shimano CB-110E hub, ($25.00), and re-laced the wheel. I put the other bike on the bench upside down and removed the front wheel so that I could use the forks as a truing stand. Yes I know the dial indicator is over-kill but it makes truing a breeze. It took about an hour and a half to disassemble the old wheel and re-lace the rim and spokes to the new hub. We saved $45.00, so it was worth it. btw...the CB-110 has a far superior brake.

I think from now on I will swap out the hubs on any of the cheap beach cruisers I buy. $25.00 and a little time is nothing compared to the aggravation of a failed wheel.

Jim

Sydneysider · #2 11-22-2009, 09:28 AM

Yep, I know how it feels those bearings are quite rough, theyre not as smooth as they really should be. The friction causes them to move the adjusting nuts out of their positions, I know all about it.. it is much more worth putting in the effort into building a decent wheel rather than trusting cheap and nasty setups..

KULUKIN · #3 11-22-2009, 02:02 PM

Hey Manic,
Since your here, I just wanted to thank you for your excellent customer service, Sorry I got the order mixed up! Kudos to the gears! they fit purrrrrfectly.
I'll b posting pics soon,
Adios!
JML

Kevlarr · #4 11-22-2009, 03:18 PM

Looks like the same wheel that the Huffy comes with and mine split too except mine had one long crack that went halfway around the race.

Creative Engineering · #5 11-22-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KULUKIN

Hey Manic,
Since your here, I just wanted to thank you for your excellent customer service, Sorry I got the order mixed up! Kudos to the gears! they fit purrrrrfectly.
I'll b posting pics soon,
Adios!
JML

KULUKIN,

You're welcome...thank you for ordering from us!

I'm glad you liked your parts. I look forward to the pics.

Jim

Creative Engineering · #6 11-22-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevlarr

Looks like the same wheel that the Huffy comes with and mine split too except mine had one long crack that went halfway around the race.

Kevlarr,

Did you replace the wheel? How did you resolve the problem?

I don't know much about what's available, quality-wise, when it comes to off-the-shelf bike parts.

All experience based input is welcome...I know you guys know what works!

Jim

bairdco · #7 11-22-2009, 09:39 PM

jim, try bikepartsusa.com. you can get a new wheel, 12g. spokes, and a shimano coaster for $40.

Wheel Master 26x2.125, Rear, B/O, C/B, H/D, Chrome Steel Wheel | BikepartsUSA

shipping's really cheap, plus they're in florida somewhere. might be close enough to pick it up.

i got a weinmann alloy wheelset, 12g. stainless spokes, shimano front and rear c/b, for 75 bucks from them, but they;re out of stock now.

Finfan · #8 11-22-2009, 09:52 PM

When I first got my Huffy I also had a strange clicking noise that never went away. I never took the time to figure out why, I just replaced the wheel with a heavy duty version from Husky. No problems since then.

Tcams · #9 11-22-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Finfan

When I first got my Huffy I also had a strange clicking noise that never went away. I never took the time to figure out why, I just replaced the wheel with a heavy duty version from Husky. No problems since then.

Dude I have the same sounds on my huffy. Thats weird. it sounds like its commin from the front rim or somthing. I need to replace my wheels with some HD rims for these unforgivable roads out here in AZ

Kevlarr · #10 11-22-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bairdco

jim, try bikepartsusa.com. you can get a new wheel, 12g. spokes, and a shimano coaster for $40.

Wheel Master 26x2.125, Rear, B/O, C/B, H/D, Chrome Steel Wheel | BikepartsUSA

shipping's really cheap, plus they're in florida somewhere. might be close enough to pick it up.

i got a weinmann alloy wheelset, 12g. stainless spokes, shimano front and rear c/b, for 75 bucks from them, but they;re out of stock now.

Pretty much the same thing I got from my LBS for $43. For that much I don't have the patience to relace a wheel. lol