Replacing rear hub - alternatives to a DMR revolver?

n3ver3nder
n3ver3nder Posts: 16
edited July 2009 in MTB buying advice
Got some Halo Combat's off fleabay for a steal, they're fitted with DMR Revolvers however the rear is singlespeed, and I want to run a cassette.
What are peoples opinions on a replacement hub, should I go with the Revolver cassette version, or is there something better for that price - £50ish. That's going to pretty much be my budget.

My riding style is generally XC/light DJ. For example I'll go out for a ride, if I see a jump that looks fun and isn't above my head experience wise, I'll have a go. Then ride on to the next jump, or whatever. As such, It doen't have to be absolutely bomb proof, and I'm not mega fussed about it being super light. Also needs to be 6 bolt disc hub, 8/9 speed.

Any ideas?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    sell them. as you will need new spokes as well as a hub and then an unbuild and a rebuild. will cost more than a new wheel.

    what is the current fitted hub?

    Pics.
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  • RealMan
    RealMan Posts: 2,166
    hope pro II. Bit over your price range, but you can usually get good deals on them. Well worth it as well.
  • n3ver3nder
    n3ver3nder Posts: 16
    Yeah but where can I buy a Halo combat that doesn't have the spin doctor as standard (I've read bad reviews), or some cheapo shimano hub that an eBay shop fits as standard? Without paying for a wheel build anyway? (I really hope you have answers for this, it'd make the process a lot easier)

    Why would I have to pay for an unbuild? I'd be able to do that myself with a spoke key wouldn't I? I don't need to worry about damaging the spokes as you're not supposed to re-use them, so I can't see that being a problem. Is there anything else I'm overlooking mate? Or do you just mean generally that's gonna be needed in the process, not the cost of it.. (I'm a bit of a noob tbh...)

    Essentially it's this hub,

    http://www.dmrbikes.com/?Section=products&pageType=item&category=10&CategoryName=Hubs&itemid=HUBRSSD10
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    nothing really wrong with the spindoc hub been using mine for years.

    bearings are easy to replace and upgradeable. freebodies not too costly and easy to replace.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • n3ver3nder
    n3ver3nder Posts: 16
    That's your recommendation then? Might start pricing it up.

    As to the unbuild, if I sell the wheel it'll be rim and hub seperately, am I likely to encounter any problems trying to de-spoke it?

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