Hope jockey wheels with SRAM X9 RD

JBA
JBA Posts: 2,852
edited May 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
I have just bought a pair of Hope jockey wheels to replace the worn, original jockey wheels in my SRAM X9 RD (2011 model with single hole jockey wheels).

The Hope top wheel come with a brass bush but the SRAM bolt will not fit through this. Is it ok to fit the jockey wheel without this bush?
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Sounds like a Shimano requirement not used on SRAM, is the jockey wheel a snug fit on the bolt?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    It fits fine without the brass bush, but I wanted to make sure I could use it like that.
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

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  • lpretro1
    lpretro1 Posts: 237
    Ring Hope and ask them
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    You don't need the brass bush I believe.
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    lpretro1 wrote:
    Ring Hope and ask them

    I would except they are closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
    Russyh wrote:
    You don't need the brass bush I believe.

    Thanks, Russyh. I have fitted them now so I'll keep an eye on the top one.

    edit - Just found this exploded diagram on the Hope website. It states that the bush is optional.
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    And it all promised so so much”

    Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009

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