What hubs would you use?
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What hubs would you use?
So I am planning on building myself a set of alternate/ wet weather xc race wheels to compliment my AC wheels. I have a spare set of DT rims that I am planning on using. Part of me wants to go cheap and use XT hubs. However, I had a set of wheels with those and hated them. Another part of me wants to build them with something fancy like Hope hubs that will preform and be better sealed, but seem kind of excessive for an alternate wheelset. What would you do? Any other suggestions?
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Personally, I'd go with XT hubs; they are cheap and durable. If I wanted something flashy I'd probably get some Paul's or Chris King hubs.
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So in wet weather...you'd be servicing the XT's all the time. Hope Pro II's are sealed and absolutely ROCK!
I love mine. Cheaper than King, Paul, DT, Hadley...and I'd say nearly comparable quality.
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The DT "240s" is a sweet hub. I haven't had any trouble with it in any of the conditions I've ridden. My first set of built wheels so I don't really have much experience choosing hubs but these have been AWESOME.
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$385 for DT's
$320 for the Hope's
That's a tough call b/c in the grand scheme of things...$65 isn't much. I do prefer the Hope front over the DT though b/c it's convertible JIK you wanna do a QR15 or 20mm TA later on. The QR15 may not complete replace QR skewers, but it seems better on paper.
$320 for the Hope's
That's a tough call b/c in the grand scheme of things...$65 isn't much. I do prefer the Hope front over the DT though b/c it's convertible JIK you wanna do a QR15 or 20mm TA later on. The QR15 may not complete replace QR skewers, but it seems better on paper.
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Another personal opinion here ...
I would (actually I do) use the same hubs on a spare wheel set as I have on my primary wheel set.
Reason, a different manufacturer or a lesser quality hub may have different tolerances then the primary hubs. If you run disc brakes you could end up having to realign the caliper every time you swap wheels, depending on your brakes and how often you need to change out the wheels, that can be a real pain in the arse.
Also, depending on how aware you are of your bikes ride, different hubs with different bearing will feel a lot ... well ... different. and that can be annoying to some riders.
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I would (actually I do) use the same hubs on a spare wheel set as I have on my primary wheel set.
Reason, a different manufacturer or a lesser quality hub may have different tolerances then the primary hubs. If you run disc brakes you could end up having to realign the caliper every time you swap wheels, depending on your brakes and how often you need to change out the wheels, that can be a real pain in the arse.
Also, depending on how aware you are of your bikes ride, different hubs with different bearing will feel a lot ... well ... different. and that can be annoying to some riders.
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Last year XTR hubs. I scored a pair from Nashbar for $145 shipped. Screamin' deal. Only >450 grams for the hubset, come with Ti freehub too!
Downside? centerlock. Not a downside if you also score XTR hydro brakes for $140 for the set. Check Jenson.
Downside? centerlock. Not a downside if you also score XTR hydro brakes for $140 for the set. Check Jenson.
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You can use Problem Solvers, basic solution for $18 each: https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...ock+To+Is.aspx
Or you can use DT Swiss adapters, the more elegant solution for $36 each: https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...To+6-Bolt.aspx
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With every Shimano rear hub I've had, the freehub boby has packed up in 6 months or less. Hope ones seem to go on forever. I've got Pro IIs and a really old Hope XC rear on my hardtail. But the next lot of wheels I build will be with hubs from these guys:
https://www.superstarcomponents.com
They are 120 point pickup so should be instant power like Chris King, but they charge a reasonable price. Don't know how much shipping to the US is, but can't be too bad. Check out their headsets as well. Seems the only downside for some people is not such a cool brand name...
https://www.superstarcomponents.com
They are 120 point pickup so should be instant power like Chris King, but they charge a reasonable price. Don't know how much shipping to the US is, but can't be too bad. Check out their headsets as well. Seems the only downside for some people is not such a cool brand name...
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If you want to sound like a pissed off bee going thru the woods get the Hopes, I love mine. they also come with a 5 year warranty.
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I am honestly leaning towards the hopes. These are going to be my wet weather/ bombproof wheels. My current wheels are a set of American Classics, which feel amazing but I have heard have some durability issues.
As for 3" of water... Do you know how much rain we have gotten in the midwest this year?
As for 3" of water... Do you know how much rain we have gotten in the midwest this year?
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Hi. I've had a Hollowtech II BB from them - it's same quality as Shimano but for 1/2 the price (at least it's 1/2 the price in the UK). The rear hub looks interesting - a Chris King is 70 points of engagement & this one's 120, so should be good to ride. If I get one (may not be soon tho) I'll post a review.