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05-25-08, 12:43 AM
I am choosing between two wheel sets which only differ in the hubs. The wheels are for an old unshocked mountain bike I am converting to a utility/commuter bike.
Wheel set #1 comes with a "KK disk" front hub with bolt on axle for a standard QR fork & Shimano M475 disk rear hub with QR.
Wheel set #2 is about $30 more with hubs "Redline sealed bearing, 6 bolt disc, 8/9 speed cassette, White".
For reliability and low maintenance, which is the better choice? I have another bike with the M475 hubs, so presumably I should get familiar with the M475 hub.
Searching these forums, the Net, and MTB Reviews was not helpful.
Thank you in advance.
Wheel set #1 comes with a "KK disk" front hub with bolt on axle for a standard QR fork & Shimano M475 disk rear hub with QR.
Wheel set #2 is about $30 more with hubs "Redline sealed bearing, 6 bolt disc, 8/9 speed cassette, White".
For reliability and low maintenance, which is the better choice? I have another bike with the M475 hubs, so presumably I should get familiar with the M475 hub.
Searching these forums, the Net, and MTB Reviews was not helpful.
Thank you in advance.