Thread: MTB Hubs for touring?
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Old 05-24-16 | 12:59 PM
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Leebo
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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'm assuming your frame needs 135 mm rear width? Mt hubs vary greatly these days. Rear can be 142mm x 12 mm through axle or boost width of 148 mm. Front for sus forks can be 100 mm x 15 mm through axle or boost width of 110 mm. Some of the better hubs can be converted as need.
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