MAVIC SL FREEBODY

[Titanium Rocket]

Help on a 2007 Mavic Crossmax SL freebody please:

 

1.  Where to source the nylon bushing?

2.  How does one actually get this nylon bushing out......??

3.  Finally, do the 2 pawls ever need replacing?

 

Thanks fellas.

[Ghostface]

The nylon bushing is pressure fitted into the hub and then machined for proper/snug fit into the hub shell. They are not designed to be replaced.

 

I've seen some replacement bushings, that someone made, on here but the seem dodgy, ie not evenly round. No doubt someone will claim they've used them with no problems. If I had a highend wheelset, I wouldn't put some home made parts in there.

 

Go to Cyclesphere and talk to them.

[Johan Bornman]

PM Big Guy, he recently posted a source for after-market bushings.

 

The bushing isn't all that tight, just pop it out by levering it with a screwdriver.

 

I had a good look at the aftermarket bushing and there's nothing wrong with it. It fits tightly and allows you to sand it down a little bit to give a perfect fit.

 

The pawls may eventually need replacing but they'll last a long time. The rest of the wheel will fail before them, I'd say. Mavic now has a pawl upgrade with some platic thingies to help you keep the springs on whilst refitting. It's expensive and in my view it should be a free retrofit. The original design is tedious - very French.

 

 

[Tumbleweed]

some shops have mavic "first aid" kits, which should contain these. find a dealer that does.