Mountain Biking - Hubs

Hi all,

I am planning to get a new wheelset for my SX bike. So far the plan is to get a pair of Mavic XM321 (F219) rims with DT DB spokes (2. 1.8 2) and hope XC hubs front and rear. However everytime i am looking at my front Specialized Stout hub i cannot stop thinking of how good it looks. Machined with lazer etched graphics, nothing to compare with the crappy looking Shimano M475 rear...

I am wondering of the quality of the specialized hub though, is it worth keeping it or should i upgrade the front one to Hope as well? BTW i am talking about disc hubs/wheels.

Thanks
Yannis

You are worried too much about how things look. ;)

I have a Hope/F219 disc wheelset. As far as I'm concerned it's nearly unbreakable. Plus you can completely rebuild the hubs and they have a very good parts breakdown drawing on the net.

the specialized stout hub (s-works) is a hugi 240. it's stiff and i'd hold on to it unless i have to make a switch.

the specialized stout hub (s-works) is a hugi 240. it's stiff and i'd hold on to it unless i have to make a switch.

Mine is the simple one found on 2003 Rockhopper Disc, so i doubt that its a hugi one..

Hi all,

I am planning to get a new wheelset for my SX bike. So far the plan is to get a pair of Mavic XM321 (F219) rims with DT DB spokes (2. 1.8 2) and hope XC hubs front and rear.
Thanks
Yannis


All the Hope hubs are good, but then there are other manufacturers about that make good hubs too. I have a Hope Lighweight front hub that must be 6 years old. So far it is the only hub that has been re-rimmed, as I want to keep this hub. Original bearings and now up for its 3rd rim. Can't say that about my XT hubs, but then it is cheaper to buy a new wheel with an XT hub from a custom builder than to re-rim XT's. I don't go for looks, its mainly quality and suitability I go for, But Hope Hubs are worth having. Both on looks and quality.

Thanks for all the advice.

stapfam i am in the uk as well...pm me plz asap