Freehub Body Replacement

[paulhoff]

Hi, pretty new to bike maintenance but thought I would have a go at changing the freehub body on my fulcrum Quattro wheels, after I got this diagnosed as the issue by Halfords (who wanted a small fortune to do the job). I’ve removed the Freehub body ok but am wanting to check if I can use any other Freehub to replace this or if it needs to be this same model which I believe is a RS-113 HG. if so any suggestions? thanks 🙏🏻

 

[Cycleops]

Why not stick with the standard replacement? Price perhaps? Around £50.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Last time I did this (I found a crack in my freehub) I did a bit of research and things got confusing. So I stuck with exactly with what I had before.

The risk would be that you install something that's not compatible with your cassette. The benefit would be that you might find something a bit cheaper.

 

[Big John]

That's one expensive freehub. I've changed quite a few freehubs over the years but I've only changed like-for-like. If it was me I'd just get the recommended one but I'd shop around to get the best deal. If you have a local bike charity it would be worth asking them if they have a Fulcrum wheel knocking around. You'd have to buy the wheel to get the freehub but our place charges about £30 for a quality wheel, which will be cheaper than ordering a new freehub online.

 

[kipster]

What's wrong with the freehub? If it's bearings, they can be changed. I've replaced a few on campagnolo freehubs which are exactly the same as fulcrum (being the same company).

 

[Big John]

What's wrong with the freehub? If it's bearings, they can be changed. I've replaced a few on campagnolo freehubs which are exactly the same as fulcrum (being the same company).

The OP states he's 'pretty new to bike maintenance'. I've also replaced bearings in a freehub and it's a fiddly job if you're not overly familiar with bike mechanics. I personally wouldn't recommend this route even though it's a valid solution if you know what you're doing. However, if the OP chooses this option I wish them every success 👍

 

[kipster]

If the op has already got the new freehub (the thread was started a week or so back) then having a go at changing the bearings on the old one would be worth a go with a couple of potential benefits.

1. They get to improve their bike maintenance skills without the risk of screwing something up that matters
2. If it goes well they've got a spare freehub ready to swap if they need it later