Not So Free Freehub!!!
11-29-07, 09:46 AM
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Not So Free Freehub!!!
Hello,
I have a set of new Easton Orion II wheels, and the rear wheel has the R3 Rear Hub assembly.
I installed a new Dura Ace 12-27 cassette, and mounted the wheel on my bike.
I notice several things.
The rear wheel, if spun by hand or by the crank, won't freewheel very long at all. It seems as if there's a great deal of friction somewhere. There is no brake pad intereference, nor frame interference.
I can turn the crank backwards, and the rear wheel will start to slowly spin backwards as well. I've never seen THAT before...
I can manually spin the rear wheel forward, and the crank will slowly start to move forward as well. Again, I've never seen that before either.
The rear freehub doesn't seem to be freewheeling properly...Is this just because the wheel and hub is new?
Any suggestions? The front wheel, when spun, will spin forever...
Thanks,
DPN
I have a set of new Easton Orion II wheels, and the rear wheel has the R3 Rear Hub assembly.
I installed a new Dura Ace 12-27 cassette, and mounted the wheel on my bike.
I notice several things.
The rear wheel, if spun by hand or by the crank, won't freewheel very long at all. It seems as if there's a great deal of friction somewhere. There is no brake pad intereference, nor frame interference.
I can turn the crank backwards, and the rear wheel will start to slowly spin backwards as well. I've never seen THAT before...
I can manually spin the rear wheel forward, and the crank will slowly start to move forward as well. Again, I've never seen that before either.
The rear freehub doesn't seem to be freewheeling properly...Is this just because the wheel and hub is new?
Any suggestions? The front wheel, when spun, will spin forever...
Thanks,
DPN
11-29-07, 10:56 AM
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If it is new the lube inside is still causing some friction. Just ride it and see how it does after a few days.
My Ksyriums do the same thing. Always just a little friction even after servicing.
My Ksyriums do the same thing. Always just a little friction even after servicing.
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