On 30 Jan 2005 at 15:51, kayakwriter_at_netscape.net wrote: > the first one developed alarming > wear after a couple of year's use b^S the plastic hubs were lathing > off the aluminium on the underside of the axles (the wheels have no > bearings). I'd bet the problem is that sand and grit are getting in there. Being sealed is probably more important than having a bearing. Once fine grit gets into the plastic, it will act like sandpaper. Your long portages don't help under the circumstances. I have a cart but if I had to replace it, I'd make my own. There's nothing too complicated about it and I bet you can find instructions on the web (there are some in a back issue(s) of Sea Kayaker). Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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