Anyone know where to get a replacement freehub for a Merlin RDA-2 Disc hub ?

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?

Merlin G2P Tiagra Bike by Matt[/url], on Flickr

Merlin G2P Tiagra Bike by Matt[/url], on Flickr

(And please tell me you are not the chap I just sold a G2P to…)

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71AN0-K_O1U

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