DA vs. Ultegra Hubs?
06-16-05, 10:13 AM
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DA vs. Ultegra Hubs?
For a 240 lb rider doing about 2400 miles per year. No racing. Mostly dry riding.
I'm looking at 32 spoke builds on Mavic Open Pro rims, trying to decide on the hub selection @ a $100 difference.
I don't mind paying for the DA hubs if they offer some tangible benefit.
Thx
Mike
I'm looking at 32 spoke builds on Mavic Open Pro rims, trying to decide on the hub selection @ a $100 difference.
I don't mind paying for the DA hubs if they offer some tangible benefit.
Thx
Mike
06-16-05, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by nomo4me
For a 240 lb rider doing about 2400 miles per year. No racing. Mostly dry riding.
I'm looking at 32 spoke builds on Mavic Open Pro rims, trying to decide on the hub selection @ a $100 difference.
I don't mind paying for the DA hubs if they offer some tangible benefit.
Thx
Mike
I'm looking at 32 spoke builds on Mavic Open Pro rims, trying to decide on the hub selection @ a $100 difference.
I don't mind paying for the DA hubs if they offer some tangible benefit.
Thx
Mike
06-16-05, 10:47 AM
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I have ridden both...and both have done me very well but the dura-ace seem superior. Comparing the many year old dura-ace with brand new ultegra...the dura-ace still roll smoother based on spinning the wheel while off the bike. Despite that fact, I wouldn't pay extra for the dura-ace as the ultegra should suit you fine.
06-16-05, 02:30 PM
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I recently asked a Performance Bike employee (Towson MD location) about the difference between Ultegra and Dura Ace hubs. He said that Dura Ace ball bearings are manufactured to tighter tolerances than either Ultegra or 105 hub bearings and are therefore generally closer to perfectly spherical. However, I don't know how to verify this information.
06-16-05, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by yakes_md
He said that Dura Ace ball bearings are manufactured to tighter tolerances than either Ultegra or 105 hub bearings and are therefore generally closer to perfectly spherical.
06-16-05, 03:49 PM
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I would also think about making the rear wheel 36 hole. I am 210 and have 2 sets of wheels built with a 36 holes for the rear.
