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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-26-23, 10:59 PM

Replies: 34

Clydesdale Freehub Longevity

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Posted By Kontact

And that's a problem, why? These hubs don't break...

And that's a problem, why? These hubs don't break axles yet are lighter than Shimano.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-26-23, 10:58 PM

Replies: 34

Clydesdale Freehub Longevity

Views: 1,071

Posted By Kontact

Are the OPs axles breaking?

Are the OPs axles breaking?

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-26-23, 10:57 PM

Replies: 34

Clydesdale Freehub Longevity

Views: 1,071

Posted By Kontact

That is the reason, and it works. But we're not...

That is the reason, and it works. But we're not talking about axles breaking but failures of the spot where the freehub meets the hub body.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-26-23, 01:55 PM

Replies: 34

Clydesdale Freehub Longevity

Views: 1,071

Posted By Kontact

This is a typical modern hub - a DT 350. Note the...

This is a typical modern hub - a DT 350. Note the right and left bearings in the hub shell and two in the freehub body. Shimano hubs don't have the middle bearing. Some hubs of this style just use...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-26-23, 09:55 AM

Replies: 34

Clydesdale Freehub Longevity

Views: 1,071

Posted By Kontact

You could look for three bearing locations rather...

You could look for three bearing locations rather than just two. But better still would be a hub recommended for heavy loads.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-25-23, 03:42 PM

Replies: 34

Clydesdale Freehub Longevity

Views: 1,071

Posted By Kontact

I'm wondering if the axle and hub body are...

I'm wondering if the axle and hub body are flexing, putting a lot of side load on the juncture between the shell and hub body.

Shimano hubs don't have a bearing close to the right flange like...

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