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Hi Chris ...thanks for that...what I needed ..just some confirm that it was the fall over and yes I now do have a spare and maybe getting one machined as a back up...

I broke my hanger on my beloved Alice...she is a 2011 TREK EX 5...after much searching and panic states ...Ive found out she has what they call a ABP rear set up and hence the hanger is "different" ...since found out they dont really keep many in stock AND to make matters worse there is a RACING hanger and a CLASSIC hanger ...2 different serial numbers....After much Googling my local bike shop sources one ...and I source 2 from a bike shop in KZN...the 2 KZN hangers are correct and the other was not...imo they were not cheap at R380.00 a pop and this is after 2 years of riding trails etc etc.... This happened 60k into a 125k ride and as I was putting down the power to climb a short sharp hill... Back 3 hours to the start of the ride ...I bumped Alice and she fell over on the ground and am I right in assuming that this is what did the hanger in???? As I am very careful when riding and dont really take uneccessary risks ,,,I am now somewhat aprehensive to ride as could this happen under normal riding condition when pedaling hard up hills etc etc...

Thanks Folks...our local hero Adrian Fogg has got me sorted...Alice will be up n about soon...

Jip..thanks ..I am busy with Adrian at The Bike Yard...a great local bike shop here in EL..and Adrian is extremely helpful indeed..

Hi Folks..I have a snapped hanger on my much beloved Alice..she is a 2011 TREK EX 5... Im led to believe , these TREKs had a somewhat different set up at the back ... Is it possible to still get these hangers???..

WOW...thanks looks a beaut!!

Great stuff...please post a pic of your Peugeot...tryna get some ideas of what to look for...thanks again

Howzit Folks....I want a Peugeot oldie...whats a decent model Peugeot bike out there OR where they all iffy???...

Just a heads up Edzy...bring your STRONG legs when going for a ride with Herr Fanie...

Hi Headshot and RW...all is silent on the rear wheel front...smooth as silk!!!... Thanks so much again for all your positive and ON POINT advice....RESPECT!!

Well Folks...once again the VERY willing and helpful member comments here went a long way to me successfully removing...cleaning and re oiling my Alice,s free hub... I found dirt and it appeared to be very "dry" inside...I cleaned it out thoroughly re oiled and light grease ...the bearings on either side seem to running smoothly and nothing looked untoward... I replaced everything and tightened up ...checked derailleur settings and gears changing slick n smooth... After work this arvie will take her out for a spin and see whats what... Thanks once again , will give feedback once Ive been for a pedal... P.S...first time Ive done this ...and I sat for a few minutes with a cuppa java and gave myself a good talking to..hehe....For years I have serviced ..re built and fixed fishing reels ...from very complex ie with springs n stuff measuring 2mm and less....Sooo..how hard can a free hub strip be???....WELL...It took me at least 30min to find out that an alan key is neede in the axel to take off the retaining nut...hehe...alls well that ends well

Many thanks Headshot and RW ....have answered my question/problem to the T.... Will give feedback once all together again and ridden...

Took my wheel off ..removed the cassette and will attempt to take off free hub tonight....will let you know...many thanks...

On point Sir....as you describe it ...but on the coasting/freewheeling does the sound start and not on the pedaling ...all makes sense now and have taken it apart and will attempt to take the free hub off tonight...SLOWLY!!...hehe

Thanks , will check that too for any cables...BUT...there is also a serious vibration that goes with the sound and makes the chain hop off the chain ring...its 1x11 set up