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Hub issues.........or maybe not? Shimano RS80 C50


BigBooga

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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. (

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Could it be the hubs need replacing or possibly just the freehub?

 

 

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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.

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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

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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.

 

 

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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?

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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.

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