Shmano XT wheelset conversion to the 20mm Maxle Lite

stebijoe
stebijoe Posts: 12
edited September 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
I own a 2008 Fuji Reveal 2.0. It is fitted with a Rock Shox Recon fork and I want to upgrade to a RS Revelation.
My wheelset is a Shimano XT Tubeless Disc centerlock (WH-M775) which has XT hubs with 9mm quick releases. I want to upgrade to the Maxle Lite configuration available for the RS Revelation.
Should I also upgrade the wheelset or can I just change the hubs?

If only a hub change is needed, what should I be aware of in terms of compatibility?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    new hub or wheel the option is yours.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • stebijoe
    stebijoe Posts: 12
    Ok thank you

    The XT wheelset has a 24 hole hub with a 100mm axle.
    The Shimano XT hubs come in either a 32 hole or 36 hole configuration with a 110mm axle.
    Is the 32 hole hub compatible with the wheelset?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    nope.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    The rim will only be drilled for 24 spokes so only a 24 spoke hub will fit.

    A rebuild using a new hub usually costs about the same as a new wheel so I'd go with this option and sell the old one.

    If you like the wheels you could go for M776 front wheel which is almost the same but with a 20mm axle. Or a totally different wheel.. choice is yours....

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