Rear hubs - serviceable?

rappermikep

I've got a bit of noise from the rear end of my bike going over bumps, and I'm fairly sure it's the rear hub. It's got quite a lot of slack in it, and quite a 'metallic' sound when the free hub bites when you pedal.

Assuming my diagnosis is correct, what are my options? The hub is an XT - about 3 / 4 years old I guess. Are the 'innards' replaceable, or do I just by a new one and get the wheel rebuilt with the new one?

Thanks,
Mike P


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What rims have you got?

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read parktools. some parts are some are not.

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Mavic 717's on the Stumpy.

I'll check out the park website, thanks.

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You can get new shimano freehub bodies and new bearings and axles.

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