The freehub body is an essential component for the proper functioning of your road bike's drivetrain. It releases the rear wheel when you stop pedaling, ensuring the wheels rotate freely. Choosing the right freehub body for your bike is crucial to ensuring smooth gear changes and optimal performance. Discover the different types of freehub bodies available in our shop.

Types of Freewheel Body

Freewheel bodies vary depending on the number of gears on your cassette and the drivetrain brand. Here are the main types we offer:

10/11/12 Speed Shimano : Compatible with Shimano cassettes, providing great reliability and performance for cyclists using Shimano groupsets.
10/11/12 speed Campagnolo : Ideal for Campagnolo cassettes, allowing fast gear changes and increased durability for cyclists of this brand.
13-speed Campagnolo N3W : Designed for Campagnolo 13-speed cassettes, providing optimal compatibility with modern groupsets.
12-speed SRAM XDR : Specially designed for SRAM 12-speed cassettes, ideal for modern drivetrains on high-end road bikes.

Why Choose a Suitable Freehub Body?

Choosing the right freehub body is crucial to ensuring an efficient and durable drivetrain. Here are some reasons why it's essential to choose the right freehub body :

Compatibility with your cassette : The freewheel body must be perfectly compatible with the cassette you are using. Choosing the wrong type can lead to compatibility issues and reduced performance.
Durability : A quality freewheel body ensures long life and better wear resistance, even during many rides.
Smooth Shifting : A good freehub body ensures a smooth and quick transition between gears, which is especially important during races or fast rides.

How to Choose the Ideal Freehub Body?

The choice of freewheel body depends on several criteria, including:

The number of speeds on your cassette : Make sure you choose a freehub body that is compatible with the number of speeds on your cassette, whether it is 10, 11, 12 or 13 speeds.
Your groupset brand : The freehub body should match your drivetrain brand, such as Shimano , Campagnolo , or SRAM .
Brake type : Some freehub bodies are designed for disc brake wheels, while others are for rim brake systems. Check compatibility with your brake system.

The Benefits of a High-Performance Freehub Body

Performance Optimization : A quality freehub body allows for more precise gear changes, reducing power loss and optimizing your overall performance.
Ride Comfort : A good freehub body reduces unwanted noise and improves ride smoothness, providing increased comfort on long rides.
Increased Durability : Choosing a robust freehub body ensures it will withstand the most demanding conditions, with extended longevity for many rides.

We offer a wide range of freewheel bodies compatible with Shimano , Campagnolo and SRAM systems, suitable for different cassette types and performance needs. Find the model that matches your bike and enjoy a smoother and more efficient ride.

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