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Upgrading Giant tracker hub to microspline to fit XT cassette.

martinlee247IfflDtwmmartinlee247IfflDtwm Posts: 32
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Hi all, I’m looking to upgrade my 2018 Giant Anthem to a 1x12 XT with a microspline cassette. My anthem has the standard shimano free hub on a “giant tracker boost 12x148 hub”and I’m not sure how to spec a replacement? I tried giantuk who just said they don’t make a replacement so not sure if that means I can’t get one or if it’s non giant replacement!







I have removed the freehub as images show, can anyone guide me on what/ where I need to go or is it a new rear wheel!!
Cheers for any help
Martin

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  • JBAJBA Posts: 2,851
    New rear wheel if you want to use a Shimano cassette.
    Otherwise you could try one of the aftermarket 12-speed cassettes such as SunRace that fit the HG free hub.
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  • martinlee247IfflDtwmmartinlee247IfflDtwm Posts: 32
    Cheers pal, yeah I was looking at https://www.garbaruk.com/
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,808
    Yup, new rear wheel or at least a complete hub inside that wheel if you want microspline.
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
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