Easton Aero OEM Wheels - Hub Query

[migrantwing]

I have some Easton wheels with no model number. When I asked the company that supplied my bike, they told me that they are similar to EA50's. I wanted to service the freehub and found that I cannot seem to take this off the wheel. Is it possible that these wheels have the freehub built-in, not allowing me to change the freehub if it gets damaged? If so, seems a stupid idea.

Can anyone enlighten me as to what to do to remove the freehub, if required, as Easton Customer Service is utter c**p (emailed them twice and also sent a message via Facebook).

TIA

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

What type of free hub is it, can you post pictures.?

This may also help
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/freehub-service

 

[migrantwing]

What type of free hub is it, can you post pictures.?

This may also help
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/freehub-service

Will get some pics up in the morning.

Having nothing but trouble with it now. Put the wheel back on the bike and it's not running freely, guess it's something to do with me messing with the cassette etc. Lord knows.

 

[accountantpete]

In all probability the hubs will be no name brand with no spares available.

Also the freehub won't be designed to be serviced so you may not be able to do much about a problem other than claim on warranty if that is available.

If the wheels are out of warranty then you can try to service most hubs. Firstly see if there are hex key slots in the ends of the axle - if so they undo normally with a hex key in both ends.

If not then the hub is assembled with friction holding it together (ie very tightly) so it is a matter of getting someone with experience to prise away the right parts.

 

[migrantwing]

You're most probably right, Pete. Can't see or feel any hex key slots in there. I think your latter statement is correct. I'll get some pics up in the next few hours.

 

[accountantpete]

You're most probably right, Pete. Can't see or feel any hex key slots in there. I think your latter statement is correct. I'll get some pics up in the next few hours.

If you are going to have a go at a service I would tackle the non-drive side - undoing that bit should then allow the drive side end together with freehub to pull straight out.

 

[e-rider]

the low end Easton wheels are well known for being 'average' at best - and as said, spare freehub bodies wont be available even if you can remove it. Claim on the warranty if it's knackered, otherwise it'll be time to buy a decent wheel!

 

[migrantwing]

It seems I was wrong. At closer inspection there seems to be serrations inside the hub body, possibly for a hex key. I have tried various sizes and none fit (all too small, the largest being 10mm). I'm guessing I need a 12mm hex key. The rest of the workings are basic. An axle, a bearing either side, and a washer/seal.

 

[migrantwing]

the low end Easton wheels are well known for being 'average' at best - and as said, spare freehub bodies wont be available even if you can remove it. Claim on the warranty if it's knackered, otherwise it'll be time to buy a decent wheel!

I think you may be right, e-rider! I'm just gonna get the crud out, clean it all up, and see if it helps any.

It's a shame if it's knackered as, although low end, these wheels have stayed true from day one, and have never had any other probems with them.

 

[accountantpete]

I think you may be right, e-rider! I'm just gonna get the crud out, clean it all up, and see if it helps any.

It's a shame if it's knackered as, although low end, these wheels have stayed true from day one, and have never had any other probems with them.

It looks like a Shimano clone - undo the 12mm hex locknut and the freehub comes away.

Unfortunately that may not get you anywhere as the pawls are usually sealed inside the freehub so all you can do is squirt WD40 through any gaps that you see in the hope it does the trick (I presume the pawls are sticking and that is the reason for the service)..

 

[migrantwing]

It looks like a Shimano clone - undo the 12mm hex locknut and the freehub comes away.

Unfortunately that may not get you anywhere as the pawls are usually sealed inside the freehub so all you can do is squirt WD40 through any gaps that you see in the hope it does the trick (I presume the pawls are sticking and that is the reason for the service)..

Yep, that's right.

I remember Lennard Zinn mentioning not being able to get to the inner workings of hubs, if you wanted to regrease them, just as you say. I managed to find a 12mm hex key and also sprayed some WD40 in there, and then some light oil. Put it all back on the bike and it seems to have done the trick. Time will tell. Thanks again, Pete.