How To Remove/Replace A Freehub Body

For decades, the mountain bike cassette and wheel interface stayed unchanged, with one dominant freehub ruling them all! But as drivetrain technology evolved, we now have three options. Join Owen Coutts as he delves into Shimano's Hyperglide (HG), SRAM XD, and Shimano Micro Spline hub standards, explaining their differences and offering tips on removal and reinstallation. Gear up for a comprehensive guide on freehubs!

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
03:32 - Removing Cassette
05:02 - Removing Freehub Body: Spring & Pawl
07:50 - Fitting Freehub Body: Spring & Pawl
09:16 - Removing Freehub Body: Ratchet
11:10 - Removing Freehub Body: FSA Gradient
13:06 - Freehub Maintenance


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