Replacing the Newmen freehub (Generation II) - explained simply
Want to change the freehub on your Newmen Generation 2 hub? Then you've come to the right place.
The process is straightforward, but it requires the appropriate Newmen tool for the end cap. With a little grease and just a few steps, the new freehub can be installed quickly.
- Secure the end cap with the Newmen tool
- Remove the freehub
- Grease the new freehub
- Insert the freehub
- Install the end cap
- Done đźš´
1. Remove the old freehub
First, secure the end cap with the special Newmen mounting tool.
👉 Important: The wheelset must be firmly secured so that the end cap can be removed cleanly.
If everything is correctly positioned, the end cap can simply be lifted and removed.
The old freehub can then be removed.
2. Remove the end cap
After removal, the end cap often remains stuck in the tool.
Remove it briefly - the old freehub is now completely removed.
3. Grease the new freehub
The new freehub should be greased before installation.
👉 Special Newmen hub grease is recommended for this.
The grease ensures smooth operation, protects the mechanism, and helps the pawls engage correctly.
4. Insert the new freehub
Now insert the new freehub.
While doing so, turn the freehub slightly and press it in gently at the same time.
👉 This allows the pawls to engage properly.
Then put the end cap back on.
Finally, press the wheelset gently until the end cap clicks into place correctly.
Why Newmen Generation 2 is popular
- Highly precise freehub system
- Easy maintenance
- Quick freehub replacement
- High-quality workmanship
- Workshop-friendly design
Important when changing the freehub
- Use the appropriate Newmen tool
- Insert the pawls correctly
- Apply sufficient grease to the freehub
- Make sure the end cap clicks into place correctly
Conclusion
Changing the freehub on Newmen Generation 2 hubs is quick and easy with the right tool.
With a little grease and just a few steps, the new freehub sits securely and the wheelset is ready to use again immediately.