Ysterman Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Hi there Hubbers, Have had problems with the freewheel hub for a while, LBS tried to extend the life, but its time to replace. Question then, is this Ellsworth specific? Edited February 12, 2014 by Ysterman
Tjokkits Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Ellsworth wont have soecific hubs, depends on what wheel you have
Bobbo_SA Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Looks like a novatec freehub that, serviced one last week that was in rough shape. Your LBS should be able to get a replacement one. I did notice that the inner bearings were replaceable.
Ysterman Posted February 2, 2014 Author Posted February 2, 2014 This is the hub It says Ellsworth ... but it may just be branded ...
Ysterman Posted February 2, 2014 Author Posted February 2, 2014 Looks like a novatec freehub that, serviced one last week that was in rough shape. Your LBS should be able to get a replacement one. I did notice that the inner bearings were replaceable. Had a look on Novatec website, looks similar to their road hub - but not the sane I think
Ysterman Posted February 3, 2014 Author Posted February 3, 2014 So I was wondering what really causes the "slip" - this is what happens: - after freeing, short or long - when I start to peddle, there will be that loud "klang" sound, once/twice or not at all- will also happen when suddenly increasing power Besides the spring that is damaged, the bush is a little bit worn - what else needs to be replaced to fix the problem?
rouxtjie Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 You might get away by sourcing an easton spring....should work. It just makes the pawls a bit prouder and will engage without slipping
Ysterman Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 To conclude ... LBS tried another spring, but I guess the freehub was just past its useful life ... and still didn't wanna work 100% LBS did find out that a Loaded freehub fits perfectly, so will be getting one of those. At least don't have to fit the complete rear hub with new spokes ... Seems that there are zero Ellsworth distributors & service in SA ...
Flowta Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 So I was wondering what really causes the "slip" - this is what happens: - after freeing, short or long - when I start to peddle, there will be that loud "klang" sound, once/twice or not at all- will also happen when suddenly increasing power Besides the spring that is damaged, the bush is a little bit worn - what else needs to be replaced to fix the problem? Also if the pawls are worn/rounded, it will cause them to slip
Helpmytrap Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 It looks the same as a CycleOps power meter hub FWB. That looks identical to the FWB that I had on the PM that I've been using recently.
Ysterman Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 Also issues with the axle, spacer & freebody ... those three were not playing nicely anymore as a combination ...
Ysterman Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 It looks the same as a CycleOps power meter hub FWB. That looks identical to the FWB that I had on the PM that I've been using recently. Thanks, will have a look as well.
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