nmfeb70
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Hi all, the rear cassette on my MTB is spinning freely when I turn the pedals. Is this the case of a new freehub/cassette. For some reason I can't upload a video. Thanks.
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Did you forget to include something?
I guess the first think to work out is it an old style freewheel or a freehub with cassette?
I guess the first think to work out is it an old style freewheel or a freehub with cassette?
Take the wheel out, take the cassette off, lay it in its side and dribble GT85 or similar into both side of the hub then spin it around for a while. That may soften the grease enough to get the freewheel working again.
This trick also helps to get rid of the banshee scream from old Mavic hubs.
There has been a slight rocking sound lately when the wheel is turning in top gear up on the work stand.
If everything is dry with the freehub, it could be that the wheel bearings need a bit of attention too.
Is there any ''rocking'' movement, or it just sounds like it.
Either way, check, regrease and adjust the wheel bearings. It's a fairly easy job if you have a cone spanner and some basic tools.
Take the wheel out, take the cassette off, lay it in its side and dribble GT85 or similar into both side of the hub then spin it around for a while. That may soften the grease enough to get the freewheel working again.
This trick also helps to get rid of the banshee scream from old Mavic hubs.