I could really use your help. I bought a Zipp Super 9 Disc from an online retailer. 2024.
The disc generally runs well. But it sounds like the ceramic bearings are noisy.
I sent a video to Zipp and the retailer. The support was very poor. Of course, I can send the disc in for inspection. But who wants to send something like that around in the world?
I already removed the freehub and that only 2 bearings are in use. It sounds the same. The bearing feels a bit different to my non ceramic Zipp 404. But seems to be smooth.
So maybe it sounds because of the Disc works as a kind of speaker / instrument. Or they are not working correct.
So please! If anyone else has the same disc, please test this on your disc and let me know if you hear it too. Remove the disc and simply turn the axle.
I’m trying to upload a video, but I haven’t figured out how yet.I’m trying to upload a video, but I haven’t figured out how yet.
Changing bearings is pretty straightforward and cost-effective if you don’t want to ship your disc. In my experience, the bearings on the Super-9 don’t last as long as those on the 808 or 404.
I do not want to exchange the bearing or something else.
I already removed the freehub body. But the axle can not be removed. Found in Zipp manual. Because it is pressed into the bearing. So the finger check is not possible.
The Hub is the same ZR1 hub like on my 404.
I only want to find someone who own the same Disc Wheel and can check on his.
clean, apply lighter viscous oil and check your load setting, they should be set up to the point there is no play in the wheel the back slightly out. that will release the bearing tension. that’s what it sounds like to me, too much load on the bearings, check that the wave spring is not reversed
you should be able to remove the bearing cover with a toothpick, I’d do that and physically look at the bearings, see if you got a grain of sand in there.
while you have the cover off, clean them with some hot water and Dish Soap or degreaser, and a toothbrush, air dry, spay some denatured alcohol in there to remove all the moisture. go ahed and oil them up. I would do this before a trip to the shop.
Same here, but unlike you, this pushed me away from Zipp. Owned a 9 disc years ago and always had bearing problems. Tech support was absolutely terrible.
Check your user manual and there should be a section that covers user servicing do’s and dont’s. Bearing lube/cleaning is usually in allowable but don’t quote me, I’d check it out in the manual.
Hope you get this sorted out without having to send your wheel back or having to pay anything.
Update the post when you get it sorted out so others can research if the problem arises.
