Free Hub Advise/Help Please

[Finny]

hi all
I have a set of old open pro wheels on ultegra 6500 hubs, the free hub has gone does anyone know if I have to fit an ultegra body as I didn’t want to spend that much

Thanks
Finny

[Mostyn]

hi all
I have a set of old open pro wheels on ultegra 6500 hubs, the free hub has gone does anyone know if I have to fit an ultegra body as I didn&**8217;t want to spend that much

Thanks
Finny

Hi Finny,

Your not talking about the old threaded type of free-wheel are you? The Ultegra Hubs are compatible (I Think) as far as the hub body is concerned - with the 105, shimano cassette fittings; and possibly other Shimano hub bodies and sprockets. But I'm sure Fergie will know! Or you could ask at your LBS. Sorry I cannot be of more help.

[Finny]

Thank mate
no its not the threaded type I&**8217;ll ask at the shop if no one else gets back

[Grahamy]

You say it is gone? In what way?

Not sure about this hub in particular, but it may be serviceable. May just need the freehub mechanism cleaned and greased.

Normally a torx nut holds the body in place on the hub. See if there is a bolt down center and carefully remove the body from hub. Give good clean and inspect for any wear. If not too bad looking re-grease and reassemble.

[Finny]

Hi Mate
When I say its gone I had no drive so I took it off gave it a good clean and oiled it, felt ok and locked up for the drive fine but when I put the cassette back it feels very rough and noisy so think its had it, didn’t want to spend to much so was thinking of putting a 105 free hub on, problem I have is someone has told me I can’t, any ideas???

[pragmatix]

A 105 freehub will fit, but depending on your current cassette it may not fit the freehub, sorry but cant remember which version of ultegra has the deep splines