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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

Before deciding on a new wheel, I spoke to a...

Before deciding on a new wheel, I spoke to a mechanic at the bike store about a supply of freehubs. He said they would sell me whatever, but he recommended against just fixing it endlessly. He said...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

I do not think so, as the chain slap is from it...

I do not think so, as the chain slap is from it bunching up between the casette and chainring.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 07:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

Well, to close this out, it's "fixed" but maybe...

Well, to close this out, it's "fixed" but maybe not for good.

I splurged on a fancy new wheel. I bought it online and fellow I dealt with had some good advice to measure the frame. I did so, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

I got the freehub off and apart. Nothing looks...

I got the freehub off and apart. Nothing looks worn (this thing is only 4 months old, of course), no shards of anything, no cracks... nada. It doesn't freewheel well, though, and in the two weeks of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

It's odd to me that it seems ok, when there is...

It's odd to me that it seems ok, when there is obviously a loss (slight, for now) of tension between the cassette and chainrings. I don't really know what I am looking for, I guess, but I didn't see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

The freehub body has some indents in it, nothing...

The freehub body has some indents in it, nothing looks obviously horrible there. The f/h itself seems ok, no lateral movement if you try wiggling it and spins smoothly enough. I couldn't remove it, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

I suppose I could start cleaning/lubricating on...

I suppose I could start cleaning/lubricating on short intervals, and see what happens. I would at least be aware of trouble when it starts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

There are two hills I really work on regularly, ...

There are two hills I really work on regularly, and so I do spend a few kilometers in small/big. I didn't know to avoid that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,092
Posted By OldBike876

Clydesdale Freehub Longevity

I am a very heavy rider with a Norco aluminum frame bike that I ride every day on pavement, some gravel paths, and longer trips on weekends. I had the local shop build me a 36h rear wheel and it came...
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