TrialZonn Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hi everyone.During my last ride my hub started making a sound like a clock ticking.I also noticed that when I was riding without pedaling something inside the hub was ''hitting'' and shaking the whole bike a little (I felt this little shaking to my legs)...When I returned home I removed my back wheel and noticed that when I try to turn the spocket attached to the freehub body backwards, it sometimes stuck a little and makes that noise.The only thing I know is that the problem is somewhere in the freehub body because my axle is not broken or dented and the bearings run smoothly...Is there any way to fix that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 What hub is it? Usually you'll find chewed up ratchet pawls or a dodgy bearing if you open the hub up. People will have more information if you give the make and model of hub. Also don't continue riding the hub until you know what's wrong - its likely that you're destroying the internals (More than they are already) by doing so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialZonn Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 It is an Onza Freehub (I don't know exactly the model.It's the hub that I bought the bike with).It has around 30-35 engagement points I think and a freehub body large enough for a 6-speed cassete.I know that is not a good hub but it was working nice for my level of riding.The hub is like this http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=20but it's the rear version...If there is something that I can do to keep riding with this hub safely,please tell mebecause my parents won't let me buy a new better hub despite I have the money (they are against trials and they will be happy if I'm not riding )If not please tell me if something like thishttp://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...category_id=148will work betterAnd another question:have I any chance of building a wheel properly (I haven't build one until now) only by reading a manual and watch how-to videos?(My local shop will make a month and more to build it and I can't wait over a month without riding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) If spares aren't available then the hub goes in the bin and you replace it, so internal damage to the hub doesn't matter unless the freewheel is skipping or likely to fail outright (Leading to you crashing nastily). When getting a replacement hub make sure to check whether you'll need different length spokes to build the wheel with a different hub. For wheel building make sure to follow the instructions carefully. Also be very patient - once the spokes are taking tension adjustments over a half turn should be avoided - It will take you a few hours to build. Worth it though as it's one of the biking 'black arts' ... Edited July 20, 2008 by psycholist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialZonn Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Finally...My local shop told me that I need a new hub and I'm going to buy one...I think that a Hope Pro 2 it's a good choice because I can't afford a Chris King yet and I think that I don't need one for my level of riding...And they promised to build my wheel fast too :thumbsup: Edited July 22, 2008 by TrialZonn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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