Freewheel issues on Mavic Crossrides

[Jules]

My Mavic Crossrides have developed an annoying freewheel issue. Don't know if the cold weather made it worse this morning, but there was one stage where I was pedaling and the casette was turning round and round without the bike going forward.

 

 

 

The freewheel pawls are not engaging after a period of freewheeling?

 

 

 

What would cause this and how do I fix it before the XC race at the bike park this Sunday?

 

 

 

 

[droo]

PM Moretrails. He'll tell you what to do with it. Or do a search for mavic freehub, there's a thread on how to do it somewhere.

[Dirtbreath]

Are they similar to Crossmax's? The axle is actually in 2 parts that need to be tightened. When they start coming loose it has the effect of lengthening the axle which doesnt allow the pawls to engage properly.

[Jules]

Thanks droo. Have sent him a PM.

 

 

 

DB, not sure if they're similar to Crossmaxes. What part of the hub would I have to look at and what tools would I need? Is it an allen key?

[Dirtbreath]

Allen key and circlip pliers. Mavic have a useless plastic tool that breaks the first time you use it.

[Jules]

Ah, still need to get some circlip pliers. Wonder if my local Mica will have a pair

[MoreTrails]

Hey Jules, just PM'ed you the process. There is lots of detail in there, but its a step by step and should be really easy to do.

 

No circlips to the Crossride wheels, its a bit more simple and (cheap)er than that.

 

If anyone else needs the process let me know and I will publish how I do it. My wheels seem to work fine and they are lasting better than I expected - the process is also backed by a mechanic mate of mine. No guarantees though unless payment in beer is involved...

 

(Windhoek please)

 

[Titanium Rocket]

MoreTrails, please PM me the same process you sent Jules.

 

I know the Mavic freehub system well, but never too late to learn more tricks from other old sea dogs. Specifically, what solution to the problem of a worn nylon bushing, apart from buying a new freebody at R495 from a LBS? I have 2007 Mavic SL's, but I believe the bushing is the same right across their range except for a the freehub on a few downhill models.

Much appreciated.

[MoreTrails]

Hey Tr I have sent it to you. As mentioned you need to have a worn bushing machined from rubber to the correct tolerance...after thst you are smiling.

 

Check out: https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=34229