rfelix

I would really like to add some pictures of the parts I'm writing about, but the forum wouldnt let me, as I just registered here for help, I'll try to upload them later (?)
-->> Pictures: imgur . com/a/ROFbT2p

Hi everyone,
I ride a Rixe Montpellier Trekking Bike from 2015, I bought it because it has the highest possible stock framesize (70cm for my 206cm height) and I really love it.
In the last weeks, the freehub of the rearwheel sometimes got loose, so when I tried to pedal the cassette just turned free. I disassembled the rearwheel, and managed to remove the freehub body with a special tool I ordered for it. I had already changed the complete drivetrain last year, so I had the most tools for the removal.
The insides look really bad, loads of rust, I had to leave my bike outside in the last years for the most part.

Google didn't really show me much that looked like my parts, so I want to try my luck here.

My questions are:
What kind of freehub is this?
Can I just replace it with some Shimano Deore freehub?
Does anyone have a tip, on how to remove the rusted stuck part (inner race?) of the freehub, as it won't loosen to any of my attempts so far?
Should I try to replace the whole rearhub? I never assembled a new hub (putting in spokes etc) so far, and am not really motivated to do so...

My local bikeshop saw it and offered me a new complete rearwheel, which I would consider, if he had any in stock - which he hasnt because he didnt get any part shippings in the last time. Plus a spare freehub would cost 15-20€, a new wheel 120-150€...

The Info I have regarding the Bike: It is a Rixe Montpellier, 2014 / 2015 model, most of the drivetrain parts (cassette, derailieur, chain, shifters etc.) are Shimano, the Wheels are Rodi Airline Plus. On the rearhub itself I cant find any imprintings what manufacturer or product it could be.


The freehub with the cassette removed

The left inner part of the freehub which is rusted to the rear hub

Dissembled freehub parts

This exploded diagram shows pretty much the freehub I have, as far as I can see. I assume the stuck part is the part on the left with "inner race & pawls" written over it, but cant find any freehub parts like it


Thank you for any help!

Iride01 

Put your pics on a hosting site like imgur.com and then just paste the share link in the plain text of your message. Delete the https:// and then put a space on either side of any . that is in the URL. Don't try to use any of the image linking tools in the editor.

As a noob your are also limited to five post in a day or something like that. So don't waste your posts on replies. You might can edit a previous post to get around that limitation. Don't know.

After 10 post, I think you'll get your leash removed.

rfelix

imgur . com/a/ROFbT2p

Thanks Iride01!

Bill Kapaun

IF it's a Shimano hub, the model # would be very helpful, since Shimano probably has a pdf exploded view for it.

A Deore FH body may or may not fit. Different generations will have different spline patterns etc.

alcjphil

OP's pictures: https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/22546814

valdostabike

Also newly registered, here to learn what I can. I am a newish mechanic at LBS

What was the condition of the pawls? I didn't see them in the pictures, may have missed. Were the pawls/springs springy/bouncy or were they sticky/not bouncy? I've swapped paws/springs before simply because freehub was unable to removed, customer did not want to pay for and/or wait for entire wheel, and I did not feel like relacing a new hub. If the problem is pawls issue, which that is what it sounds like, then replacing those small parts may be the only option left. Try googling some shimano pawl replacements and compare to what you've got.

dedhed

Looking at the pictures you haven't removed the freehub, you've taken it apart.


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rfelix

Thanks for your answers everybody. I finally found out, it is a Quando Hub. But it seems it is too bad rusted on the inside to be changed, so at this moment I probably will order a new wheel.