Question about new hubs
05-28-06, 10:42 PM
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Question about new hubs
If I were to replace my existing hubs with something better, for example, Chris King hubs, how would it affect my bicycles performance? Thanks-
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05-28-06, 10:46 PM
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Is this a question , or a statement ?
05-28-06, 11:24 PM
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*SORRY FOR THE UNFINISHED QUESTION* What I ment to say was: --If I were to replace my existing hubs with something better, for example, Chris King hubs, how would it affect my bicycles performance. Thanks-
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...Please excuse my mistake...
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...Please excuse my mistake...
05-28-06, 11:36 PM
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nothing you would notice.
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I switched from Deore Hubs to Xt hubs, and i cant tell the difference at all, but that being said, Chris King hubs are in a league of their own. I think the only think i MIGHT notice would be the rear hub, as i think they might have more "engagement" points.
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oh yeah...good point. it will engage sooner. or you can get instant engagement with this:
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I was only using Chris King hubs as an example, any upgrade is what I'm thinking about. However, it seems liek quicker engagement seems to be the only difference. thanks guys-
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Originally Posted by Taylor
*SORRY FOR THE UNFINISHED QUESTION* Please excuse my mistake...
. Unless your hubs are thrashed , you wouldn't notice much/any difference . King hubs are very smooth , and will stay like that for a long, long time. I'm using a 14 year old Chris King headset now, and it's as smooth as the day I bought it .
