Tune road hubs - any experiences?

bobbymeister
bobbymeister Posts: 186
edited October 2007 in Workshop
Looking for some bling Campagnolo compatible hubs and these seem the obvious option?
Anyone got any good/bad experiences they would care to share?

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  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    No, but I've got some Tune MTB hubs if you're interested in comments on those...
  • bobbymeister
    bobbymeister Posts: 186
    Aye, go on then...
    Same hubs, after all, just different spacing.
  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    They're very light of course but the seals on the bearings aren't top notch, so water ingression can be a problem. Sometimes the alloy cassette body wears too, the sprockets can tear through the splines.

    Good but not for everyday use. If you want something else, check out the DT Swiss 240s hubs.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    what kleber said. I've got some and they are delicate. You have to be v. careful preloading the bearings, the cassette body is prone to chewing, they are super light though.
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  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,570
    I've got a pair built up onto my climbing/gran fondo wheels and they are superb. But, as others have said, they are delicate so don't expect them to last if you're commuting on them or using them as your training wheels.
  • chip42
    chip42 Posts: 145
    I had some,the rear had play in it which could not be eliminated and the front flange cracked(not whilst riding luckily).

    Andy
  • pjm-84
    pjm-84 Posts: 819
    Hmmmm

    I have a set of Tune Mig and Mag hubs on my training bike.(Long story - see breakages below). I've been very happy with them and have found them to be bullet proof compared to other bike components.

    I had an issue early on with a freehub and this was changed under warranty but then again I was 17stone bike breaker and have smashed freehubs / pawls on other hubs. The hubs have outlasted 3 carbon frames and 2 rear mavic open pro ceramic rims. Currently on my third rim and I've only just had the rear bearings replaced. Front hub bearings could do with replacing shortly

    Highly recommended.
    Paul
  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    Well my experiences with those on my MTB would suggest that sealing isn't such a problem as others seem to suggest, particularly given that everything on the MTB tends to get a lot more abuse regarding water an mud than anything on a road bike. Certainly see no reason to believe the seals are any worse than those on a DT hub, which are nothing special. The bearings on my rear DT240 lasted about 18 months on average when that was my main wheelset, and I've had the Tunes about that long, though admittedly they didn't experience all the worst of winter - they have been ridden through plenty of mud though.

    The chewing of the body is an issue, but that's the same for an alu cassette body, and you can get clips from American Classic which prevent this. Given my experience I'd certainly happily get some for the road bike, and use them in all conditions (though given the price they would be for the best bike only, not the winter trainer - you probably shouldn't really be considering these if you only have one bike, as you can get a complete winter bike for the money).

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