Lockring spacer

[Roadrider48]

Hope you get it sorted mate. Hopefully it won't be anything major.

 

[boydj]

I don't think the lockring has a spacer, though there is usually a thin, wavy washer in there. Sounds like the problem is with the freehub.

 

[Tojo]

Ok, if its an 11spd cassette you don't need a spacer I only commented earlier as you hadn't said if it was 9,10,11, I would have a look at the spacers between the sprockets one or more may be cracked......! but I would still favour that there's something wrong with the freehub itself......? what wheels are you using....?

 

[mynydd]

Thanks, they're Mavik Aksium's
It's the thin "wavy" washer I'm referring to (ive seen it listed as a spacer on an American site) I did mention it was 11sp in my original post, by the way.
What sort of problem could there be with the freehub? I've never done any work with them before.
Thanks again

 

[Tojo]

I wouldn't worry about the thin metal washer under the locking ring some of mine are chewed and don't stop them tightening. I think it could be a bearing in the free hub body.
Have a look here.......

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph5r3WoQfDU

 

[mynydd]

Brilliant thanks for that, hopefully that is the problem as I took out a two year policy on the wheels when I bought the bike. Will pop into the shop tomorrow then

 

[Tojo]

Brilliant thanks for that, hopefully that is the problem as I took out a two year policy on the wheels when I bought the bike. Will pop into the shop tomorrow then

Glad to be of help, Hope you get it sorted....

 

[mynydd]

Just back from the bike shop, you were right it was the freehub. Luckily I took out MP3 cover so the wheel is on its way back to France, apparently I'll get a brand new replacement. Thanks for your help

 

[Tojo]

Just back from the bike shop, you were right it was the freehub. Luckily I took out MP3 cover so the wheel is on its way back to France, apparently I'll get a brand new replacement. Thanks for your help

Glad you have got it sorted.......

 

[Globalti]

The Mavic freehub is a great design for light weight but it's not too well lubricated and needs regular maintenance if this play is to be avoided. Mine has a little play and I sorted it by lubing it with car engine oil but unfortunately that was too viscous and it made the hub drag.

 

[mynydd]

how does one maintain/service a free hub ? Any links etc.
It's not something I've ever done (clearly)
Thanks

 

[Tojo]

With all the different manufacturers and designs just do a search on google, as I did for the link I posted you on the thread earlier, just put what wheel or component in and search and filter out what is not relevant on the results......
here is one straight away......

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFzsBGGbTZU