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Hi All
Does anyone know what the hub is on a Merlin RDA-2 Disc hub ?
Just bought this wheelset as cheap winter wheels
https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-rda-2-disc-clincher-road-wheelset-700c-245873.html
But 10 miles into first ride the freehub started sticking intermittently when ever i stopped pedalling
Anyone else using these wheels ?
Merlin couldn't tell me what brand the hub is and don't sell the freehub as a consumable part...
I have sent them an email re issue, even if they do fix it i'd stlll like to know what it is so i can get spare freehub
Cheers...
My RDA-1's were Shimano hubs?
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The answer to this is often novatec or bitex. You just need to find the model. If you can't see it on the hub sometimes there is a code on the freehub itself.
If it is sticking it might just be overloaded with grease? A service of the pawls might solve it?
Hi
Thanks jonba i think its the bitex - as they are centerlock
https://bitexhubs.co.uk/product/bx822-centerlock-economy-hubset/
just seem the cost of replacement freehubs i wont be going down that route as i only paid £99 for the 2 wheels..
found this video on service
on other threads i see people talking about using synthetic 0w-20 oil instead of grease as it dose not get sticky
Hi
Just thought i'd update
Merlin arranged for a free pickup for faulty wheel
And a week later they sent me a new replacment wheel - done a few rides now and issue has not reoccured
and i bought one of those really cheap prime wheelsets so dont need to worry about replacement hub now