Hub advice- cartridge vs loose and brands
11-19-15, 03:51 PM
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Hmmm... I did not know that such a thing existed. I very much like Velocity Rims, are their loose ball [rear] hubs any good? How is the freehub body and bearing race durability? forged shell? etc...
A bit more than I spent for Shimano, but then again, I do not buy expensive Shimano. Are Velocity Hubs made in the USA (or Australia -- wherever Velocity rims are made?)
A bit more than I spent for Shimano, but then again, I do not buy expensive Shimano. Are Velocity Hubs made in the USA (or Australia -- wherever Velocity rims are made?)
11-19-15, 04:12 PM
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Agreed. The main reason why people care is that they tend to judge wheelsets on their weight. Much more important than the hub weights though is the weight of the rim/tire/tubes. Hub weight has almost no effect on performance, other than making the entire bike heavier.
11-20-15, 12:11 AM
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105 usually used to mark the point where you got the best bang for buck, but now Shimano's brought back RX100's spot in the lineup with Tiagra: same shaped stuff as 105, bit cheaper. Sora is like RSX - cheaper still, and uglified.
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I agree with @Kimmo, because, as I understand it, as you move up the line (in hubs), the races and cones are more precisely ground and made of harder material. However, I've been impressed by the hubs in Shimano's lower levels. They stand up to use well. They are good enough for pretty much everyone. Find the sweet spot where price is reasonable, right before it jumps up if you move up one level. That may be at Tiagra or 105.
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Hmmm... I did not know that such a thing existed. I very much like Velocity Rims, are their loose ball [rear] hubs any good? How is the freehub body and bearing race durability? forged shell? etc...
It is a bit more than I spent for Shimano, but then again, I do not buy expensive Shimano. Are Velocity Hubs made in the USA (or Australia -- wherever Velocity rims are made?)
It is a bit more than I spent for Shimano, but then again, I do not buy expensive Shimano. Are Velocity Hubs made in the USA (or Australia -- wherever Velocity rims are made?)
But yeah, Shimano has the scale to offer the same quality a fair bit cheaper; the extra money buys you a boutique name and Velocity's range of colours.
AFAIK it's an American operation these days.
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11-20-15, 10:46 PM
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Cartridge bearings are great - until you have to replace them. And you will, eventually. If you use the bike. Without the expensive tools it can be either a major PITA or impossible. You also have to buy the bearings themselves, which are more expensive than loose balls.
I personally see nothing to be gained by cartridge bearing hubs and an additional service hassle when they need it. Since the 105 hub is cheaper, all the more reason to go with it.
To answer the question I think you're asking, you're not "missing out" on anything by using loose ball hubs.
I personally see nothing to be gained by cartridge bearing hubs and an additional service hassle when they need it. Since the 105 hub is cheaper, all the more reason to go with it.
To answer the question I think you're asking, you're not "missing out" on anything by using loose ball hubs.
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