Skylark Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 Yes I know the clacking of a Hope hub is pure awesomeness but I really like sometimes serenely free wheeling down a steep trail with the minimal amount of noise. Yes the clacking does also announce to all those in front of you that a boss on his bike is approaching and they can now kindly step to the side which is also full on awesome but I prefer the stealthy ops approach - no need to let all the bikejackers know a victim with expensive wheels is coming up the trail So anyone actually done the mod that quietness the free body ratchet a bit? (Deon), BergForce and M L 3
deanbean Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 My partner at Sani was getting rather annoyed at the buzzing of my hub, I've also been looking for a solution.
divernick Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 My hope hub has become very loud lately, I guess the lube in the freewheel has dried out a bit. I am going to try and lightly oil mine soon and see what effect it has. I have learned to love the sound and anything quieter sounds weird to me now.
deanbean Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 Looking at other forums, the only solution is another type of hub, or to get used to it, or pedal more, a thicker grease will silence it for a while.
MTBc Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 My hope hub has become very loud lately, I guess the lube in the freewheel has dried out a bit. I am going to try and lightly oil mine soon and see what effect it has. I have learned to love the sound and anything quieter sounds weird to me now. So THATs what those noisy hubs are... been wondering for a while. must admit that I dig the sound of them too.
Skylark Posted June 14, 2013 Author Posted June 14, 2013 No was some guy adamant that if you overpacked the freehub with a certain type of grease it would stay that way, it doesn't damage anything but the pawl engage is a fraction slower, which I'm fine with. Can't find the damn page now and I'm keen to do this mod.
Wil6 Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 My advise would also be to get another hub. The hubs are made that way and I wish mine could make more noice! Andro, Bloukrans and krl747 3
Smolly Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 So THATs what those noisy hubs are... been wondering for a while. must admit that I dig the sound of them too.I have a set of bright red ones for sale. Well even give you hub discount
Pappa Bear Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) Set crackers off in your earsf.... after that the hubs will be quiter........ I love the chainsaw noice and poeple make way for you :-) :-) Edited June 14, 2013 by Pappa Bear
G00SE Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 My riding partner always comments on how it feels more like he's on a fishing trip than riding when he's with me.I quite enjoy the sound. Heel Drop 1
Skylark Posted June 14, 2013 Author Posted June 14, 2013 I have a set of bright red ones for sale. Well even give you hub discount What hubs ya got?Must be bullet proof like hopes!
divernick Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 Loud hubs save lives. (pedestrians lives, that is cos they skrik when I coast up to them and they jump outta the way!) Danger Dassie 1
Smolly Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 What hubs ya got?Must be bullet proof like hopes!Hope pro 2
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