freehub protector for my bike

[Nick A]

Hi I know it's not about a westfield but i know a few guys on here are into mountain biking e.t.c so thought i would give it a go

I am after a freehub protector for my push bike it's a trek 7300 hybrid and the freehube protector has broken during storage, been onto trek and the replacement they have sent is a cheap and nasty thing basically crap, so i have tried all the local shops and no joy also a few uk shops on the web still no joy, but there are loads available in the usa from bike shops ?even contated shimano who have not replied ?

Just wondered if anyone knows of any good cycle shops to try ?

the rear cassette has 32 teeth and the hub has 32 spokes there is not room for anything behind the cassette

Thanks

[JasonR]

Nick

Your best bet could be to register on Singletrack and post a wanted advert in the classifieds.  Chances are somebody on there will have one.

I have got to admit I have never heard of a free hub protector.  Is it the bit of plastic that sits between the cassette and the spokes to stop the derailleur shifting into the spokes?  If so, as long as everything is set up OK, you really don't need it.  I have never had one on any of my bikes.

[Thrustyjust]

if its the bit of plastic behind the cassette as Jason says,I used to cut them off.If your gears are set up right,you won't have a problem.

[DAVE O]

Ditto...

They tended to be fitted to cheaper bikes with sh*t gears - not needed on a bike with good spec/correctly set gears.  

[Nick A]

Yep ok i see what your saying

the only reason i wanted to refit it is because the spoke have a black finish on them and i thought if the chain did fal off it would make a mess of the finish ?

[Ian Podmore]

I think the finish on your spokes would be least of your worries.....

Your more likely to be counting the bent and snapped ones if the chain jams in the gap between cassette and spokes.

[Neil Purdie]

the rear cassette has 32 teeth and the hub has 32 spokes there is not room for anything behind the cassette

Thanks

Turn it into singlespeed - should leave loads of room if the chain comes off  

Definately skip the 32T

[KerryS]

What language is all this? Though computer speak was difficult but.....................

   

Kerry S

[JonnyBoy]

ensure your top stop is set so that no pushing of the derallieur twds the wheel allows it to touch the spokes.

When you buy a bike....

1. remove cheap plastic sh*te

2. remove reflectors

3. sit on it.

[Jed]

ditto the singlespeed route.  It's the bike equivalent of a Westie - simple, excellent acceleration and limited top speed.  You'll find single speed riders are ver passionate about the chosen mode of transport and there are even web sites dedicated to them.  Some even spend thousands on them..... sounds familliar?  

Of course, the real hardcore guys go for fixed wheel.

[JonnyBoy]

respect for guys that ride SS.

Theres only ever a dedicated few that ride SS in XC races.

I've raced the Whistler 24hrs of adrenaline the last 2 years and there have been a couple of SS riders racing solo! madness. Always good to pop in front and give em a tow for 5 mins!

[DAVE O]

Used to winter train on a double sided fixed - take the wheel out and turn it round when you hit the hilly stuff. Excellent up until the point you forget and decide to freewheel for a bit - nearly shoots you over the bars  

[Neil Purdie]

                   

Loads of room when you skip most of the cogs!

Think it needs a wash

[DAVE O]

How do you tension the chain with that set-up? - the winter bike (road) I used to have had rear backwards facing dropouts so you could slide the wheel back for tension

[Neil Purdie]

Some even spend thousands on them..... sounds familliar?

   unfortunately true over 1.5K and 7.4Kg   a good balance between price/weight and reliability.........well I think so anyway.