Wrayvon Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Not really in the loop for all things trials anymore, so I need some advice please My rear echo hub is skipping quite a lot, so I've decided to replace it. So I am wondering what is best to do. I could replace the hub, get it built up onto existing rim etc Get a new wheel altogether Or possibly get a front free wheel? I have tensile cranks, so I am assuming these just screw on? Obviously would need a fixed hub at the back though.... Just look for suggestions really as what is going to be most reliable as clearly I'm not a smooth rider. Thanks Edited November 19, 2012 by Wrayvon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 If your gonna have to get the rear wheel rebuilt anyway I'd switch to a FFW and get an Echo TR hub for the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Mod or stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 If your gonna have to get the rear wheel rebuilt anyway I'd switch to a FFW and get an Echo TR hub for the rear Excuse my lack of knowledge but would it fit? Can't remember how long my BB is off the top of my head. Mod or stock? Sorry, stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Get a hope pro 2 unbreakable and allows you to keep your current set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Get a hope pro 2 unbreakable and allows you to keep your current set up Hmmm.... Not exactly unbreakable! However, in your situation I'd probably go for a Pro2T and then you won't have to worry about getting your sprocket off your cranks / bb lengths etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Maybe not unbreakable but pretty damn strong, plus a lifetime warranty means if it breaks you can get it replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrayvon Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Just been adding some things up, seems it would be cheaper to get a FFW and fixed hub. In regards to removing bash cog etc, would it not be easier to just mount the freewheel on the back? Pretty sure I read that was possible....is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 The deng freehubs weren't all that great if I remember correctly. You've got a couple of options there, you just need to think it through carefully before you replace any parts. You already have a fixed sprocket on the front so it may prove difficult to remove that to add a freewheel. Additionally you have to consider that you will also have buy a sprocket to go on the back so it doesn't work out THAT much cheaper considering the cost fixed hub, freewheel and screw on sprocket. One reason why you might choose a freehub on the rear is that a fixed hub will be more difficult to change gear ratios. Furthermore your chain will wear marginally faster if you use a front freewheel. If you would like to run a freewheel on the rear, you have to consider the gear ratio you wish to use. You could try to buy a used pro2 or chris king? I have to say I do prefer a rear freehub, the beauty of buying a new pro2 is the ease to service the hub, readily available replacement parts and exceptionally good warranty and service from hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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