How to properly maintain bike hubs to ensure smooth operation, longevity, and reliability of your carbon wheelset? Maintenance Frequency Recommended For Bicycle Hubs:
Standard Use: every 1,000–1,500 km or 3–6 months (whichever comes first).
Harsh Conditions (wet, muddy, dusty): every 500 km or monthly.
Post-Ride Check: clean externally after muddy/rainy rides to prevent grime buildup.
The detailed procedures and tools needed to service both ratchet-system hubs and pawl-system hubs are shown as following: General Tools Needed:
grease
rust remover
clean cloth/paper towels
small brushes
1. Ratchet-System Hub Maintenance Procedures:
1) Disassemble the hub: separate the ratchet rings (located on the driver body and hub shell).
2) Clean components: wash ratchet rings, springs, freehub body etc. by rust remover to remove old grease/dirt.
3) Inspect for wear: check ratchet teeth for rounding, chipping, or uneven wear. In case damaged, replace them. 4) Re-grease: apply a thin layer of grease to the ratchet teeth, bearings and inside of hub. 5) Reassemble: reinstall ratchet rings, axle and end caps. 6) Check engagement: spin the hub to ensure smooth engagement and no grinding noises.
2. Pawl-System Hub Maintenance Procedures: 1) Disassemble the hub: separate the freehub body from hub. 2) Clean components: wash pawls, springs, freehub body etc. by rust remover to remove old grease/dirt. 3) Inspect for wear: check pawls for cracks, wear or weak spring tension. Replace if necessary. 4) Re-grease: apply a thin layer of grease to pawl pivots, bearings and inside of hub.
5) Reassemble: reinstall springs and pawls (ensure correct alignment).
6) Check engagement: Pawls should click smoothly and engage instantly while spinning the freehub.
Should you have any questions regarding ProX carbon wheels or hubs, please feel free to contact us.
