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[Closed] Shimano FH MC18 hub - can it be repaired- help please

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I have one of these on my commuter as rear hub - freewheel is slipping intermittently when putting pressure on uphill, making a sort of ratchet noise. Is it worth repairing (or even possible) or am I looking at a new hub? Any advice appreciated.


 
Posted : 16/04/2013 8:17 am
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A new freehub body will sort it, fairly easy job for a bike shop/home mechanic with the correct tools. Expect a bill for about £30 parts and labour unless you've run the hub into the ground and destroyed the bearing surfaces, when it'll probably be cheaper to have a new wheel.


 
Posted : 16/04/2013 8:36 am
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Suspect the hub might have been run into the ground - minimal maintenance - 3 years commuting....I have some spare hubs at home so may be worth it to build up a new wheel (which I cannot do either BTW). Will make some calls.
Thanks for help.


 
Posted : 16/04/2013 8:41 am