Can anyone advise,
My free hub has too much play, but not sure if it can be changed, or need whole new hub/wheel.
It is a Sun ringle ryde 1.0 wheel set. hub marked the same.
If I can change what tool do I need as non of my standard size hex keys seem to fit?
Cheers
Not sure of the technical detail, but a mate had a similar issue with his and lbs told him it was a known fault so was fixed free of charge. I guess it depends on the age of bike etc, but might be worth talking to the shop where you got them.
[url] http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16099296 [/url]
[url] http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/sun-ringle-freehub-probs-help-please [/url]
Google seems to throw up plenty similar. If you can't get any joy with the retailer, I think it's hotlines that are the distributer.
Thanks for this, but don't think I can do warranty due to 2009 bike?
Check your warranty. CRC offer 2 years on the Sun equipped bike I bought from them.
My experience of Sun Freehubs (or at least theJumping Flea) is not good. Mine packed in after a few weeks then again after 6 months. CRC were very good and replaced under warranty but the third time it happened I told them enough was enough and they replaced with a Hope unit.
The JF hub uses a needle roller bearing on the outboard side and a small catridge bearing on the inside. The Hub is badly sealed from a UK conditions p.o.v and the needle bearing quickly gets contaminated. The biggest issue is that you cannot remove either of the bearings and you are forced to purchase an entire Freehub >£100. Ludicrous...