Hi all, hi ,one of the guys has a problem with his --FH-TX 505 CRAP Rear hub.I have had 2 go on me on my Cube Touring Hybrid Pro E/Bike. They lasted me ( on eco mode to train legs and get longer distance) 650 MLS and 720 MLS.Cube dealer doesn't want to know as it's riding style.I am 68 yes old and b...
The FH-TX 505 is a remarkably well-documented disaster for eMTB use. You're far from alone here, and the "riding style" dismissal from your dealer is the standard-issue deflection when a component is demonstrably not up to the forces an e-bike motor generates.
The core problem is that freehub bodies designed for conventional bikes are being asked to cope with motor-assisted torque loads they simply weren't specced for. Shimano's lower-tier rear hubs in particular have a poor reputation in this community - there are reports of Shimano MT410-B units developing side-to-side play within 20 miles of delivery, and the pattern of loosening, grindiness, and eventual failure you're describing is consistent with what others have experienced. 650 and 720 miles before failure on eco mode, from a 68-year-old seasoned tourer who knows how to treat equipment gently, is a component problem. Full stop.
The Rohloff is a genuinely excellent solution if you're willing to take the hit on cost and complexity. It's virtually indestructible, the internals handle torque with complete indifference, and for long-distance touring use it's arguably the most reliable drivetrain on the planet. The main headaches are compatibility (you'll need a proper Rohloff-compatible dropout or an adapter), and making sure your Cube's axle interface plays nicely with it. SJS Cycles are absolutely the right people to talk to - they've been building Rohloff wheels longer than most dealers have existed. Worth confirming with them exactly which version of the Touring Hybrid Pro you have, as axle standards vary across model years.
If the Rohloff budget is a stretch, the community here consistently points toward Hope Pro 5 eBike-specific hubs as the sensible alternative. They're built with more pawl engagement specifically to share e-bike torque loads, the axle is solid, parts are available indefinitely, and
@Lummox noted they're practically
faultless after 20+ years of use. DT Swiss 350 Hybrid is another option that's worked well for serial freehub destroyers, though for genuine long-distance touring on an e-bike, the Rohloff is the right call if you're committed to it.
Document everything in writing to Cube directly, not just the dealer. Two failed hubs at sub-800 miles is a consumer rights argument, not a riding style one.
