Disc Hub

Triathlon Forum
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All,

I have a zipp disc that I bought in 1997. I have had problems with the hub from time to time. For example on the stand, if I turn the pedals to get the disc moving and then stop the disc continue to turn the pedals, which I think is really odd.

At IM Wisconsin, the zipp factory rep put a layer of oil at the base of the cassette body to help the hub out and that made a great difference in how the disc felt.

I am looking to replace the hub on the disc and was wondering if there was any other disc hubs that I should consider other then zipps new hub? Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Neal

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I probably have the same or at least similar Zipp disc. This hub works by having the internals ride on a film of lubricant. If the lubricant wears away, the hub performs poorly. You are supposed to lube it every 500 miles.

Zipp will replace the hub for about $250. That probably isn’t worth it, but it is an option.

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I’ve had excellent luck with all of them. I just bought a 2003 model to use at IMW. The new hubs are a substantial upgrade over previous versions. Bill Vance of Zipp tells me they have nicer bearings and a hub shell machined to much higher tolerances thanks to a new milling machine (I’m not an engineer, forgive my possible error here)or fancy four axis lathe that is also used in the wristwatch making industry. Anyway, we’ve sold a lot of them (20+) and the newer 2002 models seem to be pretty darn nice. Might be worth the hub upgrade. My .02

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had my hed disk for 6 years without a problem.

I also heard that ZIPP has a superior customer service. I would call them and get a RA# and send the disk back to them. I had a zipp crank that is out of warranty but they still fix it for free

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Oh come on- You know this is a PERFECT excuse to justify a '03 model!! After all, what other major expence could you be in need of 1200 clams? A wedding? You’ve been stressing about this wheel for years…Time for a new one brother!

:slight_smile:

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I have a zipp disc that I bought in 1997. I have had problems with the hub

Replace it with an American Classic hub. Terrific hubs, superior to the old Zipp hubs, and much cheaper.

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Thanks for all the great information. Does American Classic make disc hubs?

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zipp.com
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You sir, need a time machine.

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I know. I wanted to get you back to the front and I am curious as to how things went and what you are riding now. My friends call me whiskers. Killing some time too.

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Replace it with an American Classic hub.
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That isn’t possible.

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Sorry for my ignorance. When you say lube the hub…how exactly does this work? Im assuming a litte phil’s on the end of the hub. My does the same thing by the way.