Originally Posted by
Germanicus
So with that said, Does anybody have any experience with the Deore hub. I figured that since it's Shimano, even a cheapo one would be OK enough for a townie bike. I have seen the front and rear hubs online for $9/$26. I want to jump at it but would like to hear some opinions first.
Thanks again.
1. Shimano hubs rock! They are very reliable, they are user serviceable and, if you need replacement parts like cones or a freehub body, they are easy to find. The more expensive ones are a little lighter in weight and have a more elaborate sealing mechanism.
2. This may seem like piling on, but my conscience would bother me if I didn't say this. It's a fair amount of work to lace up a wheelset or to build up a single speed conversion bike for that matter. If it was my bike I'd definitely do whatever it takes to make a real single speed hub work.