BigBooga Posted March 8, 2021 Share I have a set of Shimano RS80 C50 wheels. All standard. They don't seem to be making that awesome sound in freewheel that some bikes do. ( ) Could it be the hubs need replacing or possibly just the freehub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted March 8, 2021 Share Not all freehubs are equal. Some are quiet while working just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted March 8, 2021 Share Those hubs are fairly silent. When it makes a noise then you have a problem! The freehub is a sealed unit and replaced rather than serviced - but good luck in getting one locally. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 8, 2021 Share I have a set of Shimano RS80 C50 wheels. All standard. They don't seem to be making that awesome sound in freewheel that some bikes do. ( ) Could it be the hubs need replacing or possibly just the freehub? this is the way these freehubs should be. If it makes a lot of noise its dry and on its way out. The freehub is sealed and not servicable. You can only service the axle bearings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 8, 2021 Share Those hubs are fairly silent. When it makes a noise then you have a problem! The freehub is a sealed unit and replaced rather than serviced - but good luck in getting one locally. <SNAP> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBooga Posted March 8, 2021 Share Those hubs are fairly silent. When it makes a noise then you have a problem! The freehub is a sealed unit and replaced rather than serviced - but good luck in getting one locally.Dont mind getting online, in fact probably quicker than my LBS.But its possible to replace ? will it be same quiet noise or should be louder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted March 8, 2021 Share Dont mind getting online, in fact probably quicker than my LBS.But its possible to replace ? will it be same quiet noise or should be louder?Shimano freehubs are quiet by design, thats how they should be. New one will be the same. If you want a noisy freehub you will need to replace the hole hub with another brand that actually makes a noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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