To all the folks saying how hard this looks- It's much easier than it looks! I remember the first time I did this about five years ago and had the same level of intimidation. It's truly a straightforward process. And after you've done it, the fear goes away completely.

I do not have cartridge hub bearings, yet I watched this video with great interest. Too bad so many specialty tools are needed. Makes me glad for my old cup/cone bearings.

It's good to see the spanner used the correct way. So many YT channels use it backwards and I haven't the heart to tell them. When the opportunity arises please explain the correct way, it's like watching someone eating a burger upside down ☺

Lovely old Hugi's. Nice and simple job, performed pretty well by this guy. Cup n cone or cartridges, they're all pretty straightforward.

Thanks for the warning John. This one’s for my LBS.

Watching this is like therapy. Sooo soothing..

I’ll take mine to the bike shop!

It does sound good, Jon, it really does.

nice hubs ! it's the sound of my cyclocross bike ! Hearing it feels like autumn was here for a second !

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, cheers Marwan!

Excellent video. Old, but still relevant today.

Jon goes from strength to strength. Great video

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

Noel Harrington thanks

Wonderful to see an in depth video like this.. I take my hat of to the patience that you have doing this. I just wonder at how much it cost to service this freehub compared to replacing it! Those tools can't have been cheap at all, makes you wonder since it may well last another 20 years if it isn't worth taking it to a high end bike shop to get it done there. Brilliant video none the less and very interesting! Would love to see one with a cup and cone bearing... bring on the greese!

@GrahamAtDesk

6 жыл бұрын

John Rogers my thoughts exactly. That, and I'm wondering why cup and cone are considered to be more hassle. It also makes me appreciate my Hope and Chris King hubs all the more!

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, it was the hub bearings being replaced, as opposed to freehub. To replace the hub would cost a fair bit. As then the wheel would need to be rebuilt. New spokes, labour etc.

@michaelsutton2000

Жыл бұрын

The specialised tools are there mainly to make sure the bearings are kept square to the hub. There are other ways to do this if it is a one-off job, but avoiding damage to the hub body is essential as this is the part you do not want to replace. Others suggested using an old bearing and an old hub or piece of threaded rod. I think I used a very long coach bolt the last time I did this. What I didn't do last time was to take photos of each piece as it was removed. Boy, did that take me ages to figure out

Jon, nice job. I like the Hügi hubs. I own a set of DT Swiss 340 hubs and they are awesome even though they have seen a lot of use in their life. Just out of curiosity, there is another bearing in the freehub, was there a reason not to change that also? I mean, that one is pretty easy to get to, so no harm in leaving it for later... Just wondering ;)

I fail to see how this can be easier than servicing a loose ball bearing hub. You need so many special tools... Also I see the drive side bearing sits inside the of the hub shell, far away from the mounting end giving it a lot of torque which potentially can bend the axle. Definetely prefer a Shimano lose bearing system

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

Rodrigo Maero the design seems to be fine. Nearly 20years old. No problems.

@ltu42

6 жыл бұрын

There's one more bearing in the freehub body that helps distribute the load.

@bigring6424

6 жыл бұрын

You don't need many special tools. You can use a block of wood instead of the protector and a steel QR or threaded rod to press back in, using any available nut or even the old bearings as the "drift". Is a threaded rod a special tool? Anyway, who cares. It's a half hour job every few years give or take either way. With C&C it's once a year, still not a big deal.

@SinnerSince1962

4 жыл бұрын

Then get used to cleaning out milky oil. They definitely aren't water resistant.

Can't wait to replace my hub's 4 rear bearings lol, only had the hub for like a week. There's something relaxing about doing maintenance on your bike and I can't explain why.

@DM-tg8es

4 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more. I'm continually tinkering with mine.

i like how the free-hub body popup 11:13

@cup_and_cone

6 жыл бұрын

ASMR pop!

@Toastybear1

6 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha- how did you spot that! 😂😂

Wow! That is so cool! It may look complicated, but it's fun to do!

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Omaris!

@bhumiriady

6 жыл бұрын

(^_^)v

Love the freehub sound! Can not GCN do a video with this sound in back ground?

@munnannaga7630

6 жыл бұрын

Petinka action movies

That's definitely a great freehub sound!

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

👍

Hi GCN.I have a Bontrager Aeolus rear hub that seems to be almost identical with the one in video.It seems to be a loose bearings, but I managed to cleand regrease them and the same loose.Could you please tell me if I need the splined tool to remove the bearing from the drive side to this type of hub? I can't find any video or manual for this type of hubs. Thank you.

Sir i want to remove the sealed bearings of my rear hub and also replace the shaft for me to convert it to a 12x148 thru axle, but i cant remove the bearings and had no idea how to remove the shaft, can you hell me please.. thanks

"It's not that tough after all." LOL

Where did you source the drifts from, and is the one that fits over the axle special?

A fearless mechanic.

what end cap remover do you have? currently trying to take apart my cannondale hollowgram wheels and it needs one. thanks =)

I think a great addition to these videos would be to include a total time to completion. Just to give viewers an idea the length of the repair or service

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

Mike Cool I'd say it takes about 30mins

@mikecool1029

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon

11:13 freewheeler be like "I want to be freeeeeeeee"

I would be very appreciative if you also mention what cleaner you use to clean the parts and the grease for them.

Not sure if the equipment cost would be worth it compared to a bike shop repair. Well, as long as you can find a bike shop which actually can do this kind of repair that is. Whatever the case, I learned something today and that's always a good thing.

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

glad to help. Jon

I have the same hub on my wheel. Could you tell me which park tool I need to order to remove the ring nut?

Hello mate,I have a question,I have a freehub 11 speed body from shimano which is very quiet and I'm looking to change it for a louder one,now,there are so many out there and it's hard to decide.any advice to which I could change to make a very cool noise?I'm looking for freehub witch

Could you do a video where you pop those bearing seals off and have a look at the inside of those 20yo bearings?

I have no need to do what this video is instructing. But I was still fascinated by it.

Put your new bearings in the freezer for half an hour, an lightly heat the receiving part of the hub, most likely they fall right in!

@ratwhittleym3465

4 жыл бұрын

Brian Antnssn done this with motorbike wheel bearings.

No parts left over Johnny Tech? Clearly an expert!

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

Gethin D-J haha. Nope

I wish I knew about these tools when I replaced my bearings! Would have likely saved me a few hours.

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Hopefully your set for next time 👍

@BreiteSeite

6 жыл бұрын

you're*

@DoWorkChopper

4 жыл бұрын

@@BreiteSeite Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh... got 'em.

👌great tuition, i just wished that all ratchet drive rings were replaceable on all hubs👍

The drifts you are using is it possible to buy those individually? I need to fit 6001 bearings 28x12x8. All kits I can find cost 300 quid might as well buy new wheels!

I've been experiencing gritting noise when i freewheel and also my wheel has a slight wobble, Im suspecting the bearings are loose. Is it still rideable or is it dangerous to ride my bike anymore? Its too hard to find stocks on my bearing size thats why I'm trying to use this .

Loose bearings Procedure : freewheel or cassette remover tool, remove components, swap out loose bearings by removing from drive side shaft nut, have a beer while you see how tight the cups have to be before installing wheel nuts. It takes me really 5 minutes to redo a front wheel rebearing. Usually 10 minutes on the back wheel for freewheel sets due to measuring the distance on the drive side and setting the play.

What about the ball-bearing type hub are they strong enough for a 50 kilometers ride

Does anyone have a link for the axle protector I can’t find one

I need advice on how to get the hub off my Axis 3.0 wheel. I've removed and serviced other hubs before, changed bearings etc. but can't understand how to remove this one. It's on my 2016 Specialized Diverge bike. Can you help?

Jon, It would be good to know the signs you saw when the wheel bearings were finally shot. Also, links to exploded diagrams for various hub assy's would be key. Good show.

@georgehugh3455

6 жыл бұрын

E.g. Here's the one I did most recently: Zipp 88/188 www.zipp.com/support/maintenance/88-188_hub_maintenance.php Campy freehub is blue, no spacer washer needed.

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video George!

Thanks alot, Very helpfull!

Where do you buy axle protectors from? My axle is 12mm

I tell ya.... I believe Park Tool is in cahoots with bike manufacturers in dreaming up new systems that require a "special" tool or two at each re-design. :(

great video! are you thinking you may do one for mavic as well?

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Eliot!

Thanks, I was just about to take a DT swiss ratched hub apart.

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

stijndeklerk let me know how it goes

#askgcntech I race in u17 road races and there are limits in Poland for gear size which is 46 x 14. People who are checking this ask us to put our gear to hardest and they are checking how much the crank arm will turn in the given distance. I want to buy an oval chain ring and I don't know if I can because I don't know if the oval will change the distance the crank arm turns. And if it will which chain ring (with how many teeth) will give the same effect like 46t round chain ring gives? (I want to buy absoluteBLACK chain ring)

good job

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

where can you get those frigg'n drifts, I can't find them anywhere..... seems like they only sell super expensive kits with a bunch of extra parts for different bearing sizes, I only need the drifts for 6902 bearings....

The 'ring nut instalation and removal tool' ....more information on the tool used in the video was requested but not answered earlier in the thread. Could you provide more information on the brand name, dimensions etc ? I'm having a hard time identifying the tool in Google searches. Many thanks in anticipation.

My axle has to go in after pressing in the first bearing, so it makes it impossible to use a press for the second bearing. Am I missing something? I am working on a Bontrager Race hub with 6000 series bearings.

thanks very useful and detailed lots of handy trouble shooting there too ...sorted

Just plain beautiful

And I got my GCN Club founder socks in the post today........yipee

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Woop - welcome to the club Andrew!

Can you guys tell me how many Bearings is installed in a Vision Team 30 Rear Hub?

Holy freak that looks incredibly difficult, even with all the special tools.

is the freehub just held on with the axle end caps?! Or does the cassette lock ring effectively do it?

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

hi, it is just the end caps. Thanks, Jon

Retro Hugi star ratchet hub...this is bike porn! I had a very similar set for training back in the day, on CXP23 rims. They were bulletproof wheels; probably did over 15k miles on them between two seasons.

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

thechosendude yep. Nice hey

11:13 the freehub has a mind of its own...

Yes lad 💯

Thanks for the video! I have a similar hub and DAMN again I need a special tool :(((

Hi gcn. My freehub cannot freewheel & the hubshell cannot take off. How can i take off the hubshell?

So many video on hub service's and yet 50% of the wheels bearing are in the freehub. Or do these last forever?

Good Job indeed

Is cassette removal tool the same as ring nut removal tool?

You might wanna mention 18t vs 36t vs 54t DT Swiss racheting pros and cons :) and diff sounds too :)

I m from Wuustwezel (Antwerpen) I have a pro cyclist living behind me ges ntvhdk.... .pat from Belgium 🚲👊

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Hance nice. I used to live in Antwerp too.

Any advice how to take off seized freehub body? I can't take it off

What can I use instead of a vice?

I wonder how many patents are involved in the free hub system

Hey GCN can you replace the bearings of speedplay pedals?

@TheGreenback78

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Otero yes you can. I can highly recommend Rulla bearings (UK based and also on eBay) who supply a kit with full instructions. Fairly simple to do - the worst but was getting the spring washer out but after that, it was a quick job.

I'm interested more in how to change the bearings inside your Freehub BODY though ...

I think Calvin (from Park Tool) can retire at this point.. Well done again!

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

Adam Balazs cheers

@Phaidrus

6 жыл бұрын

Calvin rulz!

What about freehub body bearing removal and installation?

At 3:53 you mention an axle protector, for driving out the wheel axle. For the life of me, I can't find one of these. What tool do you have for the job? Make and model/part number please 🙏

@dicasdepedal

4 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/DT-SWISS-RATCHET-SYSTEM-TOOL-KIT-BICYCLE-TOOL/323316401139?epid=2255548619&hash=item4b4728c3f3:g:GmQAAOSwotFbMBl1

OK I do not have the tools to pop my bearings out and the LBS does . As this is a once every 5 year problem in my back wheel I guess they can fix it for me. Factory wheel and still true with just the hint of a bearing making the peace and quiet up a hill into something that hinders the mind with crunching!

Okay what happened at 11:14 when the cassette body magically lifts off the freehub?

Where can i find you , i mean your workshop ??

AWESOME!

Thanks

Keep checking (every 6 months depending on wet weather use 🙄) grease on bearings even if you have to pry out bearing seals to regrease should delay costlier bearing replacement 👍

Please can you do one for traditional cup and cone bearings? Most shimano hubs still use that system

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks James for the suggestion 👍

@rustygramm7104

6 жыл бұрын

GCN did that video a few years ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a2SM2tGJeLrIeZc.html

Hi, where can I find this drifts and anothers tools?

@KlmisKlim

4 жыл бұрын

DT swiss web, or this www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/dt-swiss-hub-tool-kit-for-6803-bearings-includes-2-drifts-and-1-axle-protector But be aware, that it may not fit other hubs with these bearings

Dam j it looks like you now what you are doing 😂😅 thanks i think that I can do it myself now.pat from Belgium 🚲

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Hance cheers. Where in Belgium are you from big man?

from experience i can tell you that dr swiss and hope are very easy to service

I lost count, was that an easy 15 step or an easy 16 step procedure?

Why not use the Parktool HBP-1 hub bearing press set to press in the bearings instead of a mallet and a vice??

@jgbarre

4 жыл бұрын

you can get those DT hub special tools on ebay for a lot cheaper then the Parktool bearing press...but then again the Parktool press can handle any number of different hubs....all it takes is a few more $$

5:17 "Everything is nice and shiny"

@dannyr333

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh those parts all looked worn and like crap. They can still be used. But yeah gcn dude doesn't know what the definition of nice n shiny means apparently LOL

what vise are you using?

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

it's actually a hand made one. My uncle made it as part of his apprenticeship. It is extremely heavy and precise. thanks, Jon

And now it's just a case of .. !! Nice video though ;)

Guys you really do know how to ruin a video with ads

What if the bearings won’t come out what do I do

Good vid! But it's Installation not insulation 😉

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers - glad you enjoyed the video!

👍🏻

@gcntech

6 жыл бұрын

👌

@th_js

6 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 👌

yea well no mention of making sure not to strip any axle Thread which is what I did on my old phil woods freewheel rear hub...so unless I figure how to repair those threads I am keeping an eye on ebay for a cheap rear freewheel to swap out a rear axle for....Yes I hammered my axle without an axle protector pushing causing misalignment of the threads on the axle

@JonCannings

6 жыл бұрын

mgsboedmisodpc2 there are no threads on this axle. Thanks. Jon

1:03

For 20 years!? I have gritty bearings, in a rear wheel, that I bought just May last year …

@davidearl4022

3 жыл бұрын

ME too. This is some type of cycling conspiracy I think to keep the cash rolling in. I have Fulcrum wheels and they cost more in bearing fixes than they did to buy.