Originally posted by hybridbkrdr
OK, if seeker333 is correct that larger bearings are more ideal for loaded touring, then the technical documents by Shimano show the LX 660 rear hub had 9 bearings and the XT770 has 13 bearings
I did the same thing after thinking about it on my ride today (along with fixing a flat tire). I looked at Shimano's Tech pubs when I returned home and was wondering:
If a hub has more small bearings vs. fewer larger bearings, which combination results in the most load bearing contact with the hub's race at any given time? Or does it even matter? I don't have a clue.