Portis
10-28-07, 12:00 PM
http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/WEMTNDMAV/MAV-32365010
What does center lock refer to?
What does center lock refer to?
Bicycle Mechanics - What is a "center lock" wheel?
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.View Full Version : What is a "center lock" wheel?
BloomBikeShop
10-28-07, 12:31 PM
The disc brake mounting method. So for this hub you would need center lock disc rotors.
Wordbiker
10-28-07, 01:27 PM
What does center lock refer to?
It refers to a Shimano system of locking you into only using Shimano's disc rotors.
Sorry for the smarmy comment, but I do have my doubts as to what question centerlock is an answer to. As with almost anything Shimano makes, it does work fine, but later on the splined interface that the rotor slides onto can develop slop, and there's no fix for that other than replacing the hub, the rotor or both. Standard 6-bolt rotors work just fine, and are my personal preference for maximum choices in aftermarket hardware.
It refers to a Shimano system of locking you into only using Shimano's disc rotors.
Sorry for the smarmy comment, but I do have my doubts as to what question centerlock is an answer to. As with almost anything Shimano makes, it does work fine, but later on the splined interface that the rotor slides onto can develop slop, and there's no fix for that other than replacing the hub, the rotor or both. Standard 6-bolt rotors work just fine, and are my personal preference for maximum choices in aftermarket hardware.
MudPie
10-28-07, 01:40 PM
http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/WEMTNDMAV/MAV-32365010
What does center lock refer to?
It refers to one of two disc-to-hub mounting interfaces:
1) "Centerlock" is Shimano's interface.
2) "Six-Bolt" is everyone else's interface.
Note, not all shimano hubs are "Centerlock". "Centerlock" is not compatible with "Six Bolt"; however, you can get an adapter to turn a "Centerlock" into a "Six Bolt".
In general, there are more aftermarket parts/accessories for "Six Bolt" pattern.
What does center lock refer to?
It refers to one of two disc-to-hub mounting interfaces:
1) "Centerlock" is Shimano's interface.
2) "Six-Bolt" is everyone else's interface.
Note, not all shimano hubs are "Centerlock". "Centerlock" is not compatible with "Six Bolt"; however, you can get an adapter to turn a "Centerlock" into a "Six Bolt".
In general, there are more aftermarket parts/accessories for "Six Bolt" pattern.