Problem with Fulcrum 7 freehub

Luxman

Hi, My Fulcrum 7 rear wheel had its free hub replaced about 6 weeks ago. It was about a year old. Thought it should have lasted longer (5 - 6000k's on it). About 2 weeks after it was replaced it seized mid spin so I had a fixie, couldn't free wheel without the chain dropping down and clipping off the spokes. Brought it back and the shop who replaced it did some tinkering with it, I couldn't see exactly what they did but I was told it was fine. Got another 2 weeks or so and today same problem again. The replacement hub and two chainrings cost me 80 euro at the time which led me to think the free hub was not an original Fulcrum as they go for over 80 euro. The wheels cost me double that and I don't want need anything better as its a winter hack. Am I better off buying a new wheel set rather than just a freehub. The original shop told me there was no fulcrum distributor and it would be hard to get but cycle superstore have then in stock now ? Some guidance on this would be appreciated from the knowledgable boardsies

Cee-Jay-Cee

A genuine fulcrum/campag freehub costs around €70/80 but you can get a set of new Fulcrum 7's from Ribble for €143 shipped so its up to you if you want to spend the extra €70 (I would)

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/wheels-factory-built-wheels-factory-road-tri-fulcrum-racing-7-pair-wheels/fulcwhfr295

or if you didnt want to spend that much go for the Fulcrum Sport CX wheels at €130. They have double sealed bearings and so probably more suited to a winter hack.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/wheels-factory-built-wheels-factory-cyclocross-fulcrum-pr-whls-racing-sport-cx/fulcwhfx210

Luxman

Update, I suffered another issue last week so I went into the LBS to get it fixed. They had to order a new one in and when it arrived it appeared to be a different fitting. The owner went out of his way when I suggested I might as well buy another set of wheels. He produced a handbuilt pair which was lightly used for 100E, then produced a brand new one (rear only) and gave it to me for 50 quid. Happy bunny.