Replacing bearings on Bitex hubs and fixing a ding on the rim hook

I presume this is to elevate the freehub so the bearing actually comes out so I'm not just bashing it into the table. Will need to take it slow.

Just thought of something important, feel feee to ignore if you already know this, but some free hubs have a C clip holding in the deepest bearing. You’ll want to punch out the most outboard bearing first, remove any spacers, and see if there’s a clip.

I didn't know that. I was going to start from the inside-most bearing. I need to get a diagram of the freehub. Time to Google

Might look like this or a bit more discreet, but you should see it clearly if it’s there. If it’s dirty inside the freehub clear it out really well, and look out for two dots or holes in lieu of the larger eyes seen on the circlip pictures below.

Putting it back in is easier than getting it out.

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Also, on truing, these have bladed spokes. Do I need one of those wee little tools to hold the spoke in place as I twist the nipple around?

Certainly helps. At a pinch, a chunk of metal and a hacksaw blade are all you need to make your own.

This will be after I've punched out the outer must bearing? Useful info, thanks.

Yes.

some free hubs have a C clip holding in the deepest bearing. You’ll want to punch out the most outboard bearing first, remove any spacers, and see if there’s a clip.

Campagnolo being a notable culprit. Only in the last few years have they succumbed to pressure and put a proper circlip in that spot. Prior to that there was a mutterfickin' snap ring that was a practiced art to remove.

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