gasant Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Hi I would like to know if this is possible? I would like to get that ratchet sound on my back wheel. Can this be done and if so what will it cost? Tx
Jewbacca Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Until you can give us a bit more information, go and look here... http://www.turbospoke.com/
PeterF Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Hi I would like to know if this is possible? I would like to get that ratchet sound on my back wheel. Can this be done and if so what will it cost? TxSome hubs have that sound and some don't. Get a set of wheels with Hope hubs or
Skinnyone Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 That sound is dependent on the design of the freewheel mechanism, so if your hub doesn't have it then its a new hub (R800 + depending on hub) then wheel build labour (R400+-) then possibly new spokes (R25-30+- per spoke). Is it worth it just so you get a noise? simply put NO....
Belgarath Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 You can buy a new hub, ask the oukes at www.rapide.co.za (or maybe someone else can recommend someone in your area) to rebuild the wheel for you, and bob's your uncle. If you have, say, a Shimano, and replace it with another model Shimano, you might get away without having to buy new spokes, because they more or less have the same flange sizes, but if you go different brand, new spokes (at more or less R20 each) will happen. Rebuild will happen, as all spokes need to be removed to replace the hub, and laceing a wheel is an art form I haven't mastered... Replace the hub if you broke it, otherwise stay on your bike and silently pass the other riders...
JXV Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 I recently acquired new wheels with Hope mk4 hubs and looking for a way to make them quieter....... and no, not prepared to swap...... Hub buzz is over rated Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
CAAD4 Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Pump them full of grease to quieten them. Should work for one or two rides. If it's too loud, you are too old....
bertusras Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Pump them full of grease to quieten them. Should work for one or two rides. If it's too loud, you are too old.... I think he wants it louder...
V12man Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Pump them full of grease to quieten them. Should work for one or two rides. If it's too loud, you are too old....Thicker than normal grease works better to quiet them down - too thick and the freehub stops working with the drag.... it's a fine line between noise and chainsuck...
Capricorn Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 I think he wants it louder...i think he was replying to JXV
Capricorn Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Some hubs have that sound and some don't. Get a set of wheels with Hope hubs or images.jpegthose old school ribbed Dairybelle juice bottles with a foil lid work even better. Full MX vibe!
RockCoach Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 If you have the budget the Hope rear hub is around the R4k mark. Otherwise Novatec is a pretty good option for about R1400. Add cost of labour and new spokes & nipples: R800 - R900 It is worth the upgrade not for the sound but if you have open bearing hubs (with cup and cone) like Shimano then the sealed bearing hubs like Hope and Novatec make a lot of sense. Maintenance and longevity is much better plus the hubs can be converted to just about any common axle configuration.
Riaan373 Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 My novatec is quite loud . Not a Hope but much more affordable.
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