Replacement for Deore XT WH-M785 rear wheel

ianmway

Hello,

I have a Deore XT rear wheel (WH-M785 hub) with a free wheel that takes a 10 speed XT cassette, after 20K plus miles several sets of bearings and a new axle the inner race has finally worn out and I need either a replacement hub or a replacement wheel. I can't find a WH-M785 hub anywhere, even the local Shimano service centres can't get one.

I've looked around and can't find a suitable replacement, has anyone any ideas for a suitable replacement of the similar quality?

Thanks

Ian

JBA

Any hub of the correct width, axle type and a shimano free hub will work.
After 20k mikes it’s probably time for a new pair of wheels. Decide a budget and see what is available in the correct fittings (Hub width - 100mm or 115mm front and 135mm, 142mm or 148mm rear. Axle type - qr, 15mm, 20mm, etc) and brake type (rim or disc).

ianmway

Cheers,

Yep, I think it might come down to a new wheel, I was hoping just to replace the WH-M785 Hub as it's lasted well and it's should be only about 1/3 the price of a whole wheel.

WH-M785 rare as hens teeth now, just can't find one anywhere.

Also a bit confused as to which wheel to buy as I only buy them about every 4\5 years.

These are what I have any sugestions on a replacement under £200?

https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/shimano-wh-m785-xt-wheels-review/


Thanks

ianmway

PS they are 29"

ianmway

Just done some looking around and found this, Hope Fortus 23 - Pro 4.

https://bikewheelsdirect.com/hope-29er-fortus-23w---pro4---rear-wheel-9656-p.asp

Anyone had any experience of these?

Thanks

JBA

Hope make superb hubs. I have a pair of Pro4 on my full sus and they have been faultless for the 4 years I have had them. All I do is check the bearings and regrease the free hub once a year.
Hope hubs are simple to service and all the spare parts are easy to get hold of.

Bear in mind that your current hub is centre lock but the Hope one is 6-bolt so you need to budget for a new brake rotor as well.

ianmway

Cool cheers,

Just what I was "hope-ing" to hear, my current discs use an adapter for the cenre lock so should bolt straight on.

The only thing is there is a 5 week lead time on these at the moment so I was also looking at Halo Vapour anyone experience of these?

Thanks