freehub prob
Hi there, my bike has been running lovely, I gave it a good clean on sunday, got on my bike this morning, and the mavic campag freehub (on mavic aksium) is freely spinning (both ways).
Is it normal that they go like this. Is there anything that could of come out of place, or have I just got to get a new one fitted???
It just seems a bit wierd, to have gone without warning!
Is it normal that they go like this. Is there anything that could of come out of place, or have I just got to get a new one fitted???
It just seems a bit wierd, to have gone without warning!
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When you gave your bike this good clean, how far did you go? Did you remove the cassette?
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Is there a chance, if the lock nut has come slightly loose the cassette will spin, or do you think something else is wrong?
You need to remove the axel in order to remove the freehob body.Inside you will find a couple of tiny springs which push a couple of small metal like clips, these are the pawls.
Either the springs have gone or the pawls.
A good clean can also work if crud has built up from winter riding.This can cause it to stick and remain in the closed position
as the locknut & axle nutts were all a bit loose, I was wondering if it was possible for the springs to almost fall over, so the pawls close a little?? anyway I have cleaned it all and put it back together, all seems fine. Just one thing, I was unsure how much to tighten the two nuts when putting the freehub back on, I have just given it a bit of pressure. If anybody can confirm this is okay that would be great.
So its fingers crossed, nothing happens again when I,m miles from home.
At least I know where to look if something happens again.
Cheers all
degrease
clean of degreaser (thouroughly)
grease
re assemble
enjoy