Disc hub o new wheel...
snowfruit
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I just ordered a set of Shimano XT hydraulic brakes. unortunately I've only just noticed that, even tough they seem to be identical in every other respect and my font wheel has a disc hub, my rear wheel does not.
So a) is it possible to replace just the wheel hub and is this advisable? or b) is it better/necessary to get a new rear wheel? if b then any recommendations on a strict budget as i've just blown most of it on discs?
So a) is it possible to replace just the wheel hub and is this advisable? or b) is it better/necessary to get a new rear wheel? if b then any recommendations on a strict budget as i've just blown most of it on discs?
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You may as well just buy a new rear wheel it will cost about the same as buying a new hub & having it built onto your old rim.
Merlincycles.co.uk are pretty good wheel builders & quite good value.
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Thanks,
so spotted thse on chain reaction (just checking merlin now)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15706
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17849
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are you 100% sure it is not disc ready?
the newer splined disc mounts from shimano have a rubber cover over them that at first look can look like a non disc hub."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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The two hubs loo identical except the front one, which is fitted with a mechanical disc has the 6 bolt fitting next to a narrow rubber, where the rear hub has a much wider slightly conical rubber... i would be surprised if it had a splined mount... but if it doesi'd still be screwed as both discs i got are IS 6 bolt typesEmerald MTB - Riding bikes, exploring trails, meeting people, trying products and a bit of racing in Ireland!0
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can you take pictures of both hubs, "disc"side."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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hmm not near the bike at this very moment but i could put some up in the morning.Emerald MTB - Riding bikes, exploring trails, meeting people, trying products and a bit of racing in Ireland!0
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Ok here are the photos (apologies for the low quality, they're phone camera pics)
Front mechanical disc hub - 6 bolt:
And rear hub - apparently no disc fitting...
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yes you were right the rear is a non disc hub."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Shame, but never mind
So will this 6 bolt rear wheel make a good replacement?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15706
or can i save a bit of cash and get this pair - are they significantly worse than the Mavic above?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17849Emerald MTB - Riding bikes, exploring trails, meeting people, trying products and a bit of racing in Ireland!0
