Another useless wheel

[Deleted member 35268]

I was all chuffed with myself for picking up a used but good condition Planet X A57 SP Pro Racing Bike Wheel with takes a "8, 9, 10 speed shimano / sram cassette"

Unfortunately the freehub is the special 10 speed design with higher splines.

Either I find a replacement freehub or it is useless to me.

I've tried to find a replacement but I am a little lost.

 

[Ajax Bay]

A tenner, I presume.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

Correct. It's only money anyway

A tenner, I presume.

 

[broady]

Aren't the higher splines to match ultegra and durace cassette's?
I know my Novatech wheels were like that (also 10 speed)

 

[Deleted member 35268]

Aren't the higher splines to match ultegra and durace cassette's?
I know my Novatech wheels were like that (also 10 speed)

Correct. Unfortunately I am using a 9 speed setup and cant get a 9 speed higher spline cassette.

 

[QFour]

If a standard shimano one will fit I have one in the shed thats no use to me as the axle for the wheel is missing and the spokes are rusty. Got most tools if you tell me how to get it off.

 

[bikingdad90]

Amazon do a spacer for using a 9 speed on a 10/11 speed hub? It’s 1.85mm spacer for 9 speed and 2.85mm for 10 speed. Not sure it would be any good?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-11-Speed-1-85mm-Low-Spacer/dp/B00BO4X1SE

 

[Ajax Bay]

tell me how to get it off

Google "removing freehub" Need large allen key.

 

[Leaway2]

Google "removing freehub" Need large allen key.

And a LOT of force.

 

[Tim Hall]

And a LOT of force.

Not in my experience. A lot of force for a freewheel, sure, but a freehub shouldn't tighten in use (although I think Michelle use a rubbish design that does), so just a moderate amount of grunt.

 

[Leaway2]

Not in my experience. A lot of force for a freewheel, sure, but a freehub shouldn't tighten in use (although I think Michelle use a rubbish design that does), so just a moderate amount of grunt.

OK. I tried to get a Shimano freehub off and it was not for moving. 10mm allen IIRC . The freewheel on the Peugeot came off relatively easy (with a cheater bar).

 

[alecstilleyedye]

Google "removing freehub" Need large allen key.

some freehubs are splined and need a large special tool...

 

[Ajax Bay]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/planet-x-a57-wheels-super-tough-touring-cyclocross.105781/
This thread suggests that your efforts will not be worth it (ie what you end up with). Still - only 10 quid.
Having said that - a replacement freehub for £3?