Mavic hub and Freehub wear

[WillemJM]

Need some advice

I noticed quite a bit of play on my road bike' cassette on the inner side of the wheel

I purchased a new Freehub and when fitted, there is still some play.

The play is slightly less than on the old Freehub.

As per my knowledge their should be no play or it should be small enough that it is almost un-noticed.

 

Anyone had a similar experience?

I took it to a LBS but I think it too technical for them!!

 

I have 2 option:

• Replace hub as rest of wheel is still in good order
• Find a mechanical engineering firm that make me a new bush

Any advice appreciated?

 

 

 

[Noshow]

This has come up a few times on the hub.  This is because the nylon bushing has worn the hub down a bit.  The Hub Doctor on eBay is the answer.  They have 2  options:

 

1. Replace the nylon bushing with an oversized one - this is cheap and easy to do, about ZAR.

 

2.  The better option is to replace the bushing with a bearing - this is about ZAR 600 I think but will last much longer and sits on a different part of the hub that is not worn.

 

Both of these you should do with the old freehub body and sell or keep the new one.

 

You'll have to do this yourself as a bike shop probably won't.  Plenty of good instructions on the web.

 

Cheers.  

[WillemJM]

Thanks

I have already ordered an oversize bush but I think it is not going to be sufficient. Play is too much.

The LBS took the new back after I explained my problem.

Will go and see if I can find a bearing this weekend.

The bearing will be the better option in the long run