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[Closed] xt 08 freehub body - a) rubbish? b)in stock where?

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looking to replace my freehub body (it's got sticky)

its a 775 but 770 will do.

cant find them in stock anywhere... do i buy a hub? or have i missed the bleedin' obvious?

has anyone else experienced an earlier than expected failiure?


 
Posted : 18/11/2009 1:04 pm
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Mine failed, luckily less than a mile from home after a long ride in the middle of nowhere!

Apparantly it's known issue with the CentreLock M775 version and mine (M765) was a "one off". Lucky me!

Replaced under warranty 😐


 
Posted : 18/11/2009 1:13 pm
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any shop with a shimano account can order the part post free, they just need to make the call


 
Posted : 18/11/2009 2:38 pm
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they're expensive though, and you may find it cheaper to get a complete hub online and quicker than through a bike shop.

you then get a spare axle and new bearings too 🙂


 
Posted : 18/11/2009 2:48 pm
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CP - That's exactly what I did. Much, much better value than just buying a new freehub by itself.


 
Posted : 18/11/2009 2:50 pm
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rear hub £50!

so it's best to pay £50 every time i need to replace the freehub which is known to be problematic??

chuffing spiders... think i might try and pick up a complete rr wheel using a different rear hub...


 
Posted : 18/11/2009 3:27 pm
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rear hub £50!

That's £6.99 less than a freehub body 🙂


 
Posted : 18/11/2009 3:33 pm
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And don't forget that the whole hub also includes a skewer that's quite desirable on the S/H market.


 
Posted : 18/11/2009 4:11 pm
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How old is it? Might be worth a warranty claim.

(FWIW mine has been flawless)


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 1:54 am
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Get a set of Hope! 😉


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 9:04 am
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deore ones fit but you have to change the axle over as well, seen deore hubs for less than £20 new so much cheaper


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 1:31 pm
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Deore don't fit on M775 as far as I know. The fixing bolt on an M775 is a lot bigger, the Deore one won't bolt on.


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 1:47 pm
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My mate has gone through three of those XT hubs and I've done one. I'd jump to Hope without thinking twice. Or get a proper pre 2008 XT hub. The new design is pants.


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 2:20 pm
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FH-M770 complete Freehub body with fixing bolt isn't even available to order from Madison.

I'd bite the bullet, go with the majority and get yourself a new hub!

Take a look at our site or give us a call if you need information on availability!


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 3:23 pm
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Do you mean they don't have any at present or they don't sell it?


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 3:31 pm
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3CZ 9804 - Should be in stock with Madison on the 18th December


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 4:03 pm
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The 3CZ 9804 is the FH-M770 complete Freehub body with fixing bolt just to clarify.


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 4:06 pm
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How do they generally tend to fail?

I ask cos I must've done 500 or so miles on one now, and its been nothing but faultless so far... Touching wood of course, cos obviously I don't want to tempt fate and it fail on me next ride!


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 4:21 pm
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Are the 756's better than the newer 775's then?


 
Posted : 19/11/2009 4:28 pm