Panic mode - Race wheel set bearing replacement just before big event

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Desperately need some advice. My A race is on Saturday (560km ultra endurance one day). I was using my race wheel set with carbon-ti hubs during last month training preparations. They are pretty new with just 1000km on them. Last Saturday during a ride a knocking/grinding sound was coming from front wheel and finally narrowed it down to bearings problem.
My mechanic managed to quickly swap out new bearings set and wheel looks good.
I do have my other training wheel set with DT Swiss 240 hubs and they have been bomb proof with over 8000km.

I would still like to use my new wheels but worried I don’t have time to ride and make sure the bearing replacement is ok.

Given the length of the race, I’m in doubt. Should I be using known training wheel set or fixed one? Any thoughts?

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Send it

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No concern. If there is buckling due to improper install (i.e., a bearing is cocked maybe? unlikely…), you would definitely know by now. Go for a quick ride, feel it out, inspect, and forget about is my 2c.
Just replaced my wheel bearings yesterday :slight_smile:

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I just had mine replaced on my wheels yesterday also

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@gplama posted a video last month about replacing wheel bearings. Seems straight forward to me. Agree with a quick test ride then don’t worry about it!

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Use whatever gives you peace of mind. No one can give you the answer other than yourself.

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Bearing replacements are like farts.
They are either in or out. No middle ground.