Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Front hub question

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sivat
03-08-06, 07:05 PM
Is there any reason (other than weight) not to use a MTB front hub on a road bike? I picked up a Deore XT front hub for $5 brand new, and the maillard hub on my bike has seen better days. The hub is 32 spoke, so i'm assuming I could just build it with a road rim and be ok.


dolface
03-08-06, 07:23 PM
nope, go for it