Boardman CX 2014: Replacing Freehub Body

[fossyant]

So those pictures aren't from the bike? Don't post them then. Shimano copy parts change like Toyota parts change by the month.

 

[paraffinlamps]

I think the OP has bought a new freehub to replace the one thats on the bike. When the freehub is on those splines are deep within the hub so difficult to see/ photograph , hence him posting a picture of the replacement part to show the splines .
I have a Boardman CX Team 2014 . I think it is an 11mm allen key to remove it . However as I didn`t have an 11mm allen key i used an old spoke ( or maybe 2 I cant remember ) and a 10mm allen key . Put the spoke(s) into the splines first and then put the allen key in . It managed to catch and I was able to undo it . It is quite tight though .
I took mine off to try and change the bearings in the freehub but they were so rusty and the sealing isnt the best I`ve decided to replace the hub with a shimano deore one and re-lace the wheel .
HTH

 

[BristolBikerMan]

So those pictures aren't from the bike? Don't post them then. Shimano copy parts change like Toyota parts change by the month.

Thanks for your contribution.

The picture is of the same part that's currently on the bike, just in a position it can be photographed.

You guys seem to think I've never picked up a spanner before, Jesus.

I'll dig out the 11mm, it must be somewhere but there's 4 motorbikes in the garage ATM and shoot everywhere...

 

[fossyant]

That explains it. If you can't see the hex socket from the drive side look from the non drive side.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

There is no 11mm allen key in your garage because like 7mm, it is a very, very odd size. Time to get one. They may be more readily available in 1/2" or 3/8" socket format. Plenty of freehubs use 11mm.

And BTW. Keep your tools organized. If you can't find it, you cant use it.

 

[lpretro1]

People are only trying to help answer your question - and/or understand your question! When it all boils down to it the freehub body needs a hex key and it will be removed either from drive side or NDS. Its highly likely to be an 11mm hex - which either you have or you haven't - so surely just go and get one if you don't ( or can't find it - it's not posters on here who have left your garage in a mess!!). Then try from either side - they can be on very, very tight so it may be useful to put the hex key in a vice and then use the rim of the wheel for extra leverage making sure to turn the wheel in the right direction of course. Sometimes they are on so tight or corroded they will never come off however...

 

[fossyant]

PS I did have to specifically order an 11mm and 12mm hex key to sort my missus bike. Shimano hubs are 10mm.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

PS I did have to specifically order an 11mm and 12mm hex key to sort my missus bike. Shimano hubs are 10mm.

Well then, it sounds like you have a 11mm. Stick it in there and turn it. Some Shimano uses 10mm, other Shimano uses 11mm or 14mm. The 11mm will also work on Campag Ultratorx cranks.

 

[evo456]

Op, a 11mm Allen key is required to lessen the old free hub body and secure a new one. If you ordered the part from Halfords it should have come with a 10mm to 11mm Allen key adaptor

 

[Broadside]

Yep, 11mm are hard to come by. I visited lots of tool shops thinking it would be easy to find one, but ended up buying off the Internet in the end. It's one of those sizes that just isn't used much.