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MTB Hubs Upgrade

  • 11-04-2009 12:03pm
    #1
    Noangel72
    Closed Accounts Posts: 145 ✭✭


    Can someone tell me what is the recommended upgrade from the Shimano M475 viam hubs?

    Cheers:)


Comments

  • #2
    Ciaran500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    Anything from the Shimano range are solid hubs and worth buying.

    Deore, SLX or XT, what terrain are you going to be riding with it?


  • #3
    Noangel72
    Closed Accounts Posts: 145 ✭✭Noangel72


    ...usually mixed tarmac/off road......I would need something quick for tarmac sections and something resistant for the off-road.......


  • #4
    Ciaran500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    Noangel72 wrote: »
    ...usually mixed tarmac/off road......I would need something quick for tarmac sections and something resistant for the off-road.......

    Then any I mentioned above would be ideal.


  • #5
    Enduro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,791 ✭✭✭Enduro


    I reckon Shimano XT are best Value for money, in terms of hub longevity. Hope's make a lovely noise :). Chris King have a rock solid reputation for quality at a price


  • #6
    Drapper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,814 ✭✭✭Drapper


    hope pro 2 hubs! amazing! merlin in the uk made me up a set! sound is uplifting :-)


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  • #7
    Ciaran500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    Enduro wrote: »
    Hope's make a lovely noise :). Chris King have a rock solid reputation for quality at a price
    Drapper wrote: »
    hope pro 2 hubs! amazing! merlin in the uk made me up a set! sound is uplifting :-)
    Great hubs but seem like over kill for this scenario.


  • #8
    Noangel72
    Closed Accounts Posts: 145 ✭✭Noangel72


    ....I am not very technical.....so you are saying that any hub will fit my bike as long as , I assume, it has 36holes and 6 bolts as my existing hubs:confused:.....or should I be worried about all other spec as, for example, listed on the M525 specification......:confused:

    Specifications M525
    Over Locknut 100mm
    Axle Length 108mm
    Axle Diameter & Material 9 mm steel
    Spoke Holes 36/32 holes
    Spoke Hole Circle 61 mm
    Center to Flange - Right 21.1
    Center to Flange - Left 31.7

    ....I am asking because I wouldn't have a clue about my wheels' spoke hole size, etc.......:confused:


  • #9
    Ciaran500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    Where are you getting your wheels built? A good wheel builder will tell you all you need to know about what spokes and what rims will suit them.


  • #10
    Psychobiker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭Psychobiker


    If you're heavy, like me (210lbs), avoid Deore for the rear anyway if you're going to be giving it some stick. Something like a Hope Pro2/NukeProof...that'll never break!

    L


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