Free hub failure
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andrew_s
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gloucester
I would believe that only Planet X sell Selcoff, and that it's either a replacement freehub or a new wheel
Planet X list spare freehub bodies under Components > Wheels > Spares (£40).
There are 6 options listed, all for "Selcof 35/45/55 Carbon Wheelset", with two apparently identical options each for Shimano 11/12, SRAM XDR and Campag. The two Shimano options have different codes (WSSECDWFBSH1112 and WSSECWFBSH1112), the SRAM and Campag pairs also have DW and W codes. The codes don't show on the shopping basket lines.
The Shimano and SRAM options say "Older 4 pawl model, this cannot be used with the newer 6 pawl version of the Wheels"; the Campag options don't. It looks from your photo above like you've got the newer 6-pawl version.
One might guess that the 6 options may be 4 and 6 pawl freehubs for the 3 spline patterns, and they've mucked up the listing text by copy/paste.
Unfortunately, finding out and ordering will mean ringing up and hoping you get someone competent and helpful, or protracted email ping pong.
Planet X list spare freehub bodies under Components > Wheels > Spares (£40).
There are 6 options listed, all for "Selcof 35/45/55 Carbon Wheelset", with two apparently identical options each for Shimano 11/12, SRAM XDR and Campag. The two Shimano options have different codes (WSSECDWFBSH1112 and WSSECWFBSH1112), the SRAM and Campag pairs also have DW and W codes. The codes don't show on the shopping basket lines.
The Shimano and SRAM options say "Older 4 pawl model, this cannot be used with the newer 6 pawl version of the Wheels"; the Campag options don't. It looks from your photo above like you've got the newer 6-pawl version.
One might guess that the 6 options may be 4 and 6 pawl freehubs for the 3 spline patterns, and they've mucked up the listing text by copy/paste.
Unfortunately, finding out and ordering will mean ringing up and hoping you get someone competent and helpful, or protracted email ping pong.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Hopefully the hub isn't damaged, but that's bloody filthy internally, no wonder it failed. The freehub is gone. These are dead easy to service if you keep on top of it.
It happened when the freehub slipped off when fixing a puncture. According to AI, there should be an internal spacer and without it, the pressure on the pawls when I tightened the axle crushed them. I didn’t know there was an internal spacer, so it’s likely it just fell off into the grass when the freehub slipped off. Also, the brake disc is now misaligned slightly which would indicate a spaceris missing. The failure was instant when I tightened the axle as when I tried to get back on the bike, I couldn’t back pedal. So, I don’t think the state of the state of the hub has caused the failure, the wheels are less than a year old and have mainly been used in the summer.
Thanks. I have emailed them but with it being Christmas, I’d imagine they won’t reply for a while but for a £709 Wheelset, I would expect good aftercare. I have a very good LBS near me, so will take it there and see if they recognise the freehub. It’s likely to be a Novatec B2 according to what I’ve found online, which seems to be a common OEM freehub.
88robb
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Netherland
It's serviceable. Planet X typically uses Novatec hubs. Contact them for the exact replacement part.
BMBoy
Regular
It looks to me in the photos as if the ratchet ring in the hub shell also has some damaged teeth? If so it's not just a simple case of replacing the freehub body. Maybe you've already done this, but check this part first. You may be able to order a new threaded ratchet ring if required (but you need the correct tool to remove and fit this).
