I think I might need a new 9 speed freehub body and I was looking on-line for some prices. I was quite surprised that just the freehub body is only 3 or 4 pounds cheaper than a whole rear hub with a freehub body. What gives?
I'm aware of that, but the difference between a freehub and a hub with freehub is long way short of the difference between component and whole car or bicycle. I was expecting a freehub to cost 8 to 10 pounds, about the difference in the price of a front an rear Shimano hub.