Sorry if this is a stupid question; still trying to figure some things out. These are the stock Shimano TC500 hubs that came with the bike.
Is this hub engagement normal?
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Sorry if this is a stupid question; still trying to figure some things out. These are the stock Shimano TC500 hubs that came with the bike.
Is this hub engagement normal?
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by anarmyofants
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Yes, that’s completely normal engagement from an average hub.
Normal
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Some high-end hubs have more teeth on the mechanism, so there is less rotation between engagement points. Nothing wrong with what you have, though.
If you’ve mounted and ridden it already (not sure you have) it likely brought itself to your attention because in this day and age of BIG CASSETTE COGS, smallish angular deflections can = lots of chain, and that’s what you feel at the pedals (especially in off-road bikes with BIG CASSETTE COGS and smole rings).
should have 15 degrees of engagement
If you want more direct engagement, go fixed gear!
If you’re always pedaling, you’re always engaged.
Welcome to clunk town. Yes, sadly, that is normal for the base shimano hubs.
Normal and good for most riders. Unless you are pedaling through rock gardens and needing to ratchet, or riding in the pro peloton, average hub engagement is fine
If you want a louder one, upgrade the wheels 🙂
I think Jenson still has i9 Enduro S wheels on sale hydra hubs straight pull spokes etc like $600
If you hear a slight rocking when rear cassette is taken off to check out the wheel and run your hands on its point that it connects tight to the hub of the wheel for the rim , do I need to worry about the loosening knock it has on the entire cog from its center point torqued setting ? Bike shop necessary fix ?