Freehub comes free from wheel with cassette attached

Asked by: Bri Baker

Can a freehub come loose?

If the freehub has come loose for whatever reason and the bike has run any distance with the bolt loose then the hub interface could be damaged. Either the backface (where part #19 bears) or the bolt/threads may now be damaged. If the alloy hubshell is now damaged then the remedy is a new hub/wheel rebuild sadly.

What is a free hub wheel?

The freehub is an extension of the right-hand side of the rear wheel’s hub. It contains a system that engages with the wheel when you’re pedalling, to propel you forward, and which disengages when you stop pedalling so that the wheel continues to turn without the gears and pedals turning.

What is the difference between freewheel and freehub?

Freewheel vs Freehub – Thread Differences



One of the main difference is that freewheels typically have a threaded hub. Bikes equipped with cassettes do not have a threaded hub, but instead, slip onto the hub with splines. But the differences, without getting too technical — go deeper than that.

How do I know if my free hub needs replacing?

Check the freehub for wear to see if it needs replacing or just cleaning and relubing. To do this, firmly grab the splined body and give it a wiggle. If it moves more than a couple of millimetres side to side, replace it. Otherwise, a good clean and oil will do fine.

How do you fix a loose wheel hub?

Quote from video: There's a washer and unscrew the cone. Here. And so there's the cone there and then i should be able to just lift the wheel off the axle like that.

How do I know if my bike hub is bad?

If you find that the wheel turns stiffly when you move it lightly by hand, or even seems notchy or wants to stop on its own, it’s a sign that the hub has issues and needs maintenance.

How do I know if my cassette is freewheel?

To identify which type you have on your bike you will need to start by removing the rear wheel from the bike. Then spin the cogs backwards by hand, if everything apart from the axle moves, then it is a cassette. If part of the block is stationary when the cogs move, then it is a freewheel.

What is the difference between a freewheel and cassette hub?

What is the main difference between freewheel and cassette hub? The freewheel is a single-unit and the act of pedaling tightens the freewheel to the hub. Whereas the cassette hub is a set of gears (cogs) that slides onto a cassette and is held in place by a lock ring.

Can you put any freehub on any wheel?

Generally, you cannot swap freehub bodies between manufacturers. There are some exceptions to this (some hub manufacturers use DT Swiss hub mechanisms, so there probably is compatibility there).

Which is better freewheel or cassette?

Due to the lower number of gears, a freewheel system is usually better for the more casual rider. The freewheel system is generally better for cruising, so if you do not need the higher number of gears to be found in a cassette system then it is well worth considering.

How do I know if I have a freewheel or freehub?

Quote from video: This tool fitting does not move when we spin the sprockets. Making this a freewheel system the innermost tool fitting here has four notches. It does not move when the spark could spin backwards.

Do all cassettes fit all hubs?

Most cassette hubs are compatible with Shimano cassette cogs. SRAM cassettes and most Miche, IRD and SunRace cassettes use the same inter-sprocket spacing as Shimano, but at least some SRAM 10-speed cassettes do not fit aluminum-body Dura-Ace hubs.

Why is my wheel hub loose?

Wheel looseness, or also called wheel play, is another common symptom of a bad wheel bearing. As the bearing begins to wear down, they become loose inside the wheel hub and spindle, which makes your vehicle feel loose while steering. Are you doing the steering, or is the car driving where it wants to?

What happens when a wheel bearing is loose?

Bad wheel bearings can cause the steering wheel to vibrate. The intensity increases as the vehicle speed increases and the vehicle turns to the left or right. However, the vibration could be linked to an out-of-round tire (there could be a flat spot on the tire) or is no longer balanced.

What causes loose wheel bearing?

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How do you tighten a freehub body?

Quote from video: You can do is just finger tight. And then just make sure the axle. Rotates nice and smoothly.

How do I uninstall Bontrager freehub?

Quote from video: Side so the first thing is is to take your allen key your allen wrench. And to put it inside the two holes on the non-drive change side which you're just took off.

Should I grease freehub?

You’re right to be concerned about grease. Never put grease in a freehub,except perhaps ones without standard pawls, like an American Classic ora Hügi (DT) with a star ratchet.

How do I remove formulas from freehub?

Quote from video: You can use a crescent wrench too. And we're just gonna spin that baby off. And you're gonna have this little cap exposed.