Torch Hubset Service 

So, since there is no "tool index image" (and FYI there are *definitely* proprietary tools required) here's a list of tools and supplies I made as an outlet for my annoyance with this video: -Cassette tool and socket handle for your cassette -Rubber mallet -Centerlock rotor tool or Torx wrench for your rotors -Pick -Grease -Hub oil -Bearings front & rear ($60 from I9) -Various rubber o-rings and Teflon washers that *aren't specified* and don't seem to be available from I9 ($???) -Bearing press kit for Torch hubs ($70 from I9) -What looks like a 27mm deep socket -A punch -A Wheels Mfg bearing press handle ($45) Let's assume you have the correct brake rotor/cassette tools for your bike, grease, and what I'd call "basic tools," like a mallet and punch etc.. If so, servicing both hubs will cost you $175 plus the cost of a 27mm deep socket, plus hub oil, plus your time and labor. If you don't have the basic tools it'll run you well over $200, and you still have to source the o-rings and Teflon washers from who knows where.

I think the video will save my life... I bough the TR270 32h 29" Wheelset... by phone with Freddie and shipped them to my address in Miami, but I actually live in Costa Rica, then the carrier company here in Costa Rica owns the address in Miami and will take care of them, actually the wheels are coming by ship is taking 2 weeks I think. I do not know of anyone here in Costa Rica actually servicing these brand... I think I will have to service them by myself... What a challenge!! This video was release just in time...

I need to know the full list of tool shown in the video...

Would be cool if you guys linked to all the products used in this. Specially the tools.

Glad to see a service video with an actual well used bike. Also just got a 101 wheelset made and its just mechanical silk. A++++ I9

Hello, Tonight I serviced a Torch disc road rear hub. I've been surprised to not find any spacer ring or washer between the inner freewheel bearing and drive side wheel hub bearing. The wheel is not spinning long in freewheel, something is rubbing inside. The wheel even put in motion the crankset because of freehub friction. What could be wrong according to you ? Thank you

How often should service be done?

My I-Nine noisy, might be a candidate for a rebuild. Two weeks ago while riding on the street, my pedaling saw resistance (with equal amount of resistance to backpedaling), to the point I had to walk my bike home. Taking my bike to Wheel World in Culver City, Ca, the mechanic placed a washer next to the cassette side drop out, holding it in place with grease. Then, he put back on the rear wheel assembly, secured the wheel with the thru-axle, and now the cassette spins freely. It looks like the hub retracted (possibly due to wear), allowing the side of the cassette to rub against the drop out. The washer kept the hub (and hence the cassette) away from the drop out. Does this sound like a rebuild is needed? If so, which parts should I order? Thank you. The hub came with the bike, ordered in 2017 from LaMere Bicycles out of Minnesota.

That's weird. My front axle spacer looks different than that one. No O-rings on it either. I wonder if it's different because mine is a centerlock

Looks like the end-cap grease is not the same as the freehub grease. What is the grease used on the end-caps?

just got my Torch hubs a few weeks ago. 1:39... from where can i get extra teflon seals? am preparing for a 2600-2800km tour across the peninsula of India in July. it's going to be rainy weather. just ordered tools and bearings as well.

Could you tell what hub bearing press tool you are using please?

What types of grease are best to make it more quiet?

wounden't a very light greace be better than oil?

Nice video! what kind of grease do you use? can i use motorex bike grease?

How often should Torch Hubs be serviced (i.e. time and/or mileage)?

Great video but I would've definitely cleaned the wheel before so as not to possibly get any dirt etc on my new parts

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