Mountain Biking - Replacing Freehub

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totaletech
07-17-04, 07:15 PM
I have to replace my freehub and I was wondering what one I should get?
Its a specialized Rockhopper bike.

What are the Freehubs that click loud? Is there any advantage to those over others?
Do higher priced ones really make a difference?

Thanks in advance.

totaletech
07-18-04, 06:11 AM
Whoa, I must have been pretty tired when I typed that subject line!!
Supposed to read "Replacing FreeHub.


I have to replace my freehub and I was wondering what one I should get?
Its a specialized Rockhopper bike.

What are the Freehubs that click loud? Is there any advantage to those over others?
Do higher priced ones really make a difference?

Thanks in advance.
a2psyklnut
07-19-04, 09:53 AM
Usually a load freehub indicates the number of engagement points and the number of pawls.

The higher the number of pawls theoretically means a quicker engagement from a coasting or dead stop.

You'll be limited to what is compatible with your hub. I've always been pretty happy with Shimano freehubs. They work. I put them on, and I don't have to worry about them.

L8R