Hub noise and burning smell
11-04-17, 06:11 PM
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Hub noise and burning smell
Experiencing a grinding noise in the hub.
Happens at speed primarily and when not pedaling.
Started to smell some burning even.
Bearings going out?
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Happens at speed primarily and when not pedaling.
Started to smell some burning even.
Bearings going out?
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
11-09-17, 05:57 PM
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11-09-17, 06:13 PM
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Is it a Zipp wheel?
11-09-17, 11:27 PM
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So have you pulled the wheel off yet? What are you seeing?
11-10-17, 04:16 AM
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That exact thing happened to a friend recently. We were going down hill and his hub started screeching. It made no noise when he pedaled but started up again whenever he coasted. It was a mavic. He said that had happened to his wife's wheel one time and the hub was dry; needed to be greased. Nasty noise.
11-10-17, 06:03 AM
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delilo,
Again, have you removed the wheel from the bike at least? Have you looked at it? Did you turn it with your hand? Was there anything obviously visible? Did it have a gritty feel when you turned it?
None of us are there except you. You're going to have to do something and provide feedback if you actually want some help.
Again, have you removed the wheel from the bike at least? Have you looked at it? Did you turn it with your hand? Was there anything obviously visible? Did it have a gritty feel when you turned it?
None of us are there except you. You're going to have to do something and provide feedback if you actually want some help.
11-10-17, 07:00 AM
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11-15-17, 10:56 AM
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Pulled the wheel, didn't see much, talked to few people, likely a freehub body issue.
Sorry for the delay, busy with so many other things.
Another question, if I ditch these wheels, what are some decent middle of the road wheels to go to?
Thanks all
Sorry for the delay, busy with so many other things.
Another question, if I ditch these wheels, what are some decent middle of the road wheels to go to?
Thanks all
11-16-17, 01:52 AM
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Mavic free hubs are infamous for this issue- usually squealing.
Regular oiling takes care of the problem- to a point.
In this video, they neglect to point out an easily lost washer that goes between the hub bearing and the free hub.
Regular oiling takes care of the problem- to a point.
In this video, they neglect to point out an easily lost washer that goes between the hub bearing and the free hub.
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11-16-17, 10:22 AM
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"I'd suggest stating budget, your weight, your intended riding scenarios."
$400
200 lbs
weekend recreational rides
Thanks
$400
200 lbs
weekend recreational rides
Thanks
11-16-17, 10:49 AM
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