Which noisy and crispy Free hub?

SR7492

I'm not sure if the part is correct however I'll go ahead with the question (apologies in advance)

I'm assuming it is the free hub at the rear tyre that actuallys makes the 'ticking noise' when free wheeling; I'm actually looking to replace mine with something louder and crispier; can anyone recommend any?

I've seen and heard some bikes and the loud crisp ticking noise sounds awesome (although I understand quite a few don't like the louder noise)

Also, how do I go about replacing this, is it a case of taking the wheel off, and swapping it over or is it a little more trickier?

Thanks in advance

nicklouse

you can not you need to use one that fits the hub. they are not interchangable.

buy a new wheel.

Monty Dog

If you want 'hubs' with presence, try DT Swiss, Chris King, Hope or Campagnolo/Fulcrum

Alternatively, put a playing card in your spokes ;-)

nicklouse

Monty Dog wrote:

If you want 'hubs' that tell everyone when your are not pedalling, try DT Swiss, Chris King, Hope or Campagnolo/Fulcrum

Alternatively, put a playing card in your spokes ;-)

fixed for you.

ugo.santalucia

As above, you need a new hub, possibly wheel... it is an expensive enterprise for the sake of having noisier freehub. You might want to consider cheaper alternatives, like fitting a bell for win you need to be heard.

Among the above mentioned, Hope hubs are probably the loudest

Raffles

when a rider who uses those type hubs is free wheeling , those hubs sounds absolutely bloody awful and i cant imagine anyone handing out cash just to get that sound :shock:

SR7492

Just seen the price of the DT Swiss (wtf!)

I'm keen but not that keen; don't want to throw money away so can live without the upgrade :-)

Thanks guys for the input, much appreciated

lotus49

I am completely mystified as to why anyone would deliberately choose to be accompanied by a loud clicking noise.

Perhaps someone could enlighten me.

pride4ever

It would be cheaper to ride around around with a bag of bats!

g00se

Sounds lovely:

Hope Pro 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp1sXSaxZy0

banditvic

You just need a peg and a piece of cardboard.

marz

Chris King hubs are fantastic. Entirely serviceable, amazing quality and a great sound.

Garry H

ugo.santalucia wrote:

Among the above mentioned, Hope hubs are probably the loudest

Was actually surprised that they are not hat much louder than Fulcrum hubs. But apparently, the Pro 3s aren't as loud as the Pro 2s were.

secretsqirrel

marz wrote:

Chris King hubs are fantastic. Entirely serviceable, amazing quality and a great sound.

+1 for Chris King hubs.

Although I have had some well meaning souls advise me that I should take my bike to a bike shop to get it looked, at as there seems to be a problem with the back wheel :roll:

ugo.santalucia

marz wrote:

Chris King hubs are fantastic. Entirely serviceable, amazing quality and a great sound.

Good idea, investing 400 pounds in a loud freehub!

mk1markfalkirk

Strange request, I've always wanted the opposite. A silent one!

rolf_f

As Nicklouse already implied - they only make a noise when you aren't pedalling. It shouldn't be that often, outside of the big smoke, that you aren't pedalling anyway. Unless you are a bit soft.......

Incidentally, when I serviced the hub on a Campag Khamsin, I put the merest sniff of grease on the ratchet. All noise gone! Wasn't my intention but that's what happened. If you do want to get rid of a noisy hub, those who warn you off by saying you'll clog the pawls up don't realise how little you need!

rolf_f

pride4ever wrote:

It would be cheaper to ride around around with a bag of bats!

If anyone is thinking of trying this, please note that it would be illegal in the UK

napoleond

lotus49 wrote:

I am completely mystified as to why anyone would deliberately choose to be accompanied by a loud clicking noise.

Perhaps someone could enlighten me.

If you loved Dolphins?

iPete

City riding, I like to scare children and let other riders know I'm there, wheel sucking..

I do miss a noisy hub riding riding fixed, it genuinely acts a warning of your presence, like to let it spin a little before overtaking people so they aren't so surprised.

MountainMonster

iPete wrote:

City riding, I like to scare children and let other riders know I'm there, wheel sucking..

I do miss a noisy hub riding riding fixed, it genuinely acts a warning of your presence, like to let it spin a little before overtaking people so they aren't so surprised.

I'm not sure if Ihave read this correctly, but are you saying you freewheel a fixed gear?

iPete

No no, I miss having a noisy hub...

MountainMonster

Ah ok, looks like my comprehension is pretty bad since being awake since 3am today.re-read and i'm now on level haha.

Tom Dean

Clean the grease out of your freehub and relube with light oil.

pride4ever

easton hubs have a lovely tick tock quality if thats your thang.