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15-03.-2008, 06:05 PM
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Re: Carbon Aero Wheels
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What other free-hubs need regular lubing? |
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16-03.-2008, 12:04 AM
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Re: Carbon Aero Wheels
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Plastic bushing at the freehub's base. When it gets dry it gets noisy and stops freewheeling. Original freehub had a bearing there, new one, in an 'attempt' to save weight went to the bushing. Over time it also gets out of round. That plus only 2 pawls makes me wonder why they use such a cheezy hub on wheels that are $1000++. Other freehubs are generally 2 cart bearing/3 pawl freehubs. Occasionally the bearings go south, requiring replacement. Yes, the OVH doesn't take very long on Mavic freehubs but I think, from a company that used to be known for superior hubs, this is poor form. Their 'fix' are harder pawls(new red ones) as they think it's 'pawl dust' that's causing the problem. A Mavic outside guy suggested a .5mm spacer under the freehub body along with the supplied 1mm one. This works really well as it raises the freehub a wee bit off the draggy rubber seal, along with frequent cleaning and re-oiling. |
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16-03.-2008, 12:09 AM
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Re: Carbon Aero Wheels
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5w-15 i think. I dribble on quite a lot. Onto the seal, onto the freehub bushing itself and pawls. Don't store the wheels on your white carpet cuz it dribbles out a bit. Don't use grease. That seems to make the draggy-ness worse and if it gets onto the pwasl, they can stick down. Little whimpy springs. |
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16-03.-2008, 11:36 PM
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Re: Carbon Aero Wheels
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Sounds like another one of those silly modifications which makes the production less durable, only to save 40g  |
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17-03.-2008, 10:20 AM
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Re: Carbon Aero Wheels
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The Mavic instructions say 10-20 drops - with automotive oil, you may want less.
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