Originally Posted by
kimconyc
Not all "higher-end" pawl/ratchet systems are noisy. For example, DT Swiss 240s or Dura-Ace hubs are very quiet on both a relative and absolute basis.
When I overhauled my Aksiums last winter, I put some Phil Wood Tenacious oil in there and around the bushing and pawls and it made the hub very quiet compared to the stock noise.
I imagine the oil will do the same thing to my Cosmic Carbones after I overhaul them during the spring time.
+1 - Tenacious is my choice with freehubs. even with shimano cartridges you can pry the seal off the back and drop a couple of drops in there to keep everything smooth.