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Old 05-24-16 | 11:58 AM
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Biketouringhobo
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From: Riverside, CA

Bikes: Surly LHT 26in 52cm 2008

Originally Posted by timbobjones
Hello there fellow cyclists,

Im building some wheels to handle anything in 4 seasons from day to day cycling, trekking, commuting, touring (fully loaded)
I was wondering if anyone had used MTB hubs for road biking? Also what is the difference between road and MTB hubs anyway? Different bearings? Im thinking the Chris Kings iso disk hubs front and back. If is just a weight thing then i do not care as an extra 200g or so per hub is worth it for the strength and durability.

Cheers

Tim-Bob
I am using Shimano XT M756A Rear Disc Hub 36h and M756 Front Disc Hub 36h on my Surly LHT
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