Originally Posted by
HillRider
That is a very early failure for any decent hub, particularly if you aren't a abusive rider. Does the bike have a freewheel or a freehub?
+100 but not being there we really don't know how harsh the exchange really was.
It has the typical Shimano 7 speed Megarange freewheel.
According to the LBS this axle failures are not frequent but than not unknown. I weight 180 and am carrying roughly 25 to 35 pounds on a rear rack on most rides. We ride year round except if there is snow on the trail. Freewheel and chain replacement around every 2000 to 2500 miles.
The two local bike shops I frequent have me spoiled. I go in knowing exactly what I want and what the going rate for it is. So I don't try and haggle prices. I get our bikes and repairs through the closest one but they don't stock good clothing. So the shop at Trappe gets our clothing business. Both treat the wife and I like friends when we walk in the door.
I am always amazed at the low cost of parts for our bikes and how durable they are. Compared to car parts the bikes are the best bargain going. So if a part breaks occasionally I don't get bent out of shape. Compared to bowling or golfing the bikes are dirt cheap based on hours of use.