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Old 12-26-14, 07:11 AM
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Hub upgrade

Have started riding my hybrid a bit lately and have decided to keep it as a back up bike and something for guests to ride (if they can fit on it).

I am considering a wheel, or at least a hub upgrade. I have always read bad things about the Joytech hubs that came on the bike. Not looking to spend more than I paid for the bike on this project. I would like some opinions on this.

Would a hub upgrade built into the Weinmann rims be worth while?
I'm looking at Shimano 756 xt 32h 6-bolt hubs. They say "double contact seals". Have read that the seals are part of the problem with the Joytech hubs.

Other suggestions?
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