Definitions
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- noun A type of
bicycle hub incorporating aratcheting mechanism , with acassette , or set ofsprockets , mounted onto a splined shaft of the hub toengage thechain .
Etymologies
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Examples
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His mechanic had removed a pawl or two in an effort to decrease freehub drag, but the results were disastrous.
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A titanium freehub body keeps Rolf TdF4. 4 hubs super light.
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The mechanic took the rear hub apart and showed me two systems that look totally incompatible — the Speed City hub looks like maybe it is MTB specific — the hub shell flange side had a ‘flower shaped’ section where he pulled the Shimano freehub body off.
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Behind the freehub, next to the drive side hub flange on the rear wheel is a rubber seal.
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A nut with only two flats that accept a 16mm cone wrench means the hub IS NOT compatible with a Campy compatible Mavic freehub body.
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The easiest way to determine if a Campy-compatible Mavic freehub body can be substituted is by looking at the lock nut on the drive side end of the axle.
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The “flower shape section” signifies the older style 16mm cone wrench compatible, and the freehub assembly is a cartridge unit attached to the hub shell with a 12 mm hex key.
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The Shimano stuff would not be compatible without switching to a Shimano or SRAM cogset, thus requiring a different wheel or freehub body.
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So my question is: if I have a set of 2008 Speed Citys as far as I know is there a Campy-compatible freehub body that I can use for my 10-speed Campy?
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A six-sided nut with 17mm wrench flats means the hub IS compatible with a Campy compatible Mavic freehub body.
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