Freehub slipping

PuttyKnees
PuttyKnees Posts: 381
edited April 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
When pedaling forward the freehub slips and obviously no longer drives the wheel. Is this terminal?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Yes.

    Or no it depends on the hub.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • PuttyKnees
    PuttyKnees Posts: 381
    Ha! Like it. It's an A2Z XCR.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    That is stripable and serviceable.

    Get it off and see what has happened.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • PuttyKnees
    PuttyKnees Posts: 381
    Is that something an amateur can do?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    PuttyKnees wrote:
    Is that something an amateur can do?
    Do you know how to not damage things when using a hammer?

    If yes then you could do it but if not sure .......

    Google a2z xcr and chose images and you will see the insides etc..
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • PuttyKnees
    PuttyKnees Posts: 381
    I'm probably a dimwit, but I can't see how you get into it. There are no slots for cone spanners and no grub screws. Am I supposed to just whack the axle out?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Ok start off with just pulling on the free body it might just pop off.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • PuttyKnees
    PuttyKnees Posts: 381
    Yup, after exhausting all options, that was it!

    So loads of muck in the in pawls mechanism, which I've cleared out. A couple of the pawls weren't returning so that may be a contributing factor. They all seem smooth now. Presumably I should dab some grease in there?

    Not sure about the freehub body. Does this look ok? They seem a bit worn.

    FddjvCT.jpg
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    That looks like it has had it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Do you like your testicles the size and shape they currently are = put it in the bin

    If you fancy a risk and dont mind hospital food = give it a whirl
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  • PuttyKnees
    PuttyKnees Posts: 381
    Oh dear, that's a shame. Thanks!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Personally I'd clean it up a bit with a file and put it back on......but then having had a snip, smashed man bits are only a bit of short(ish) term extreme pain.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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