JI Fourie Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Hi Hubbers I would like to know what rear hub I must buy, since my Stans 3.3 hub is almost on the end of its life span after 10000km+ I am looking for a light wight hub in the region of R3000. Any advice on what i must Buy? Thanks in Advance!!
Baron Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Hi Hubbers I would like to know what rear hub I must buy, since my Stans 3.3 hub is almost on the end of its life span after 10000km+ I am looking for a light wight hub in the region of R3000. Any advice on what i must Buy? Thanks in Advance!! http://rapide.co.za/product/rapide-ultralight-pro-rear-hub/ R1,490.00–R1,620.00 Rapidé Ultralight PRO rear hubs have lightweight forged alloy shells, 7075 alloy axles and roll on quality sealed bearings. Supplied with quick change 12mm Thru Axel and Quick Release adaptors and a Quick Release skewer. The 8/9/10/11 speed compatible cassette body is made from light and strong 7075 alloy with an Anti Bite Guard insert to prevent the cassette damaging the body. Also available with a lightweight SRAM® XD XX1 cassette body. Ideal for XC and trail use. Main Features32 holeLight weight: 269grams6 bolt disc brake mountQuality sealed cartridge bearings Black anodized with laser etched graphicsCompatible with 12mm Thru-Axel & Quick Release standardsSupplied with QR & TA adaptors plus QR skewer8/9/10/11 speed compatible 7075 alloy cassette with an Anti Bite Guard insertCassette has four pawls for rugged power transferSRAM® XD XX1 11 speed cassette option
Mr X Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 http://rapide.co.za/product/rapide-ultralight-pro-rear-hub/ R1,490.00–R1,620.00 Rapidé Ultralight PRO rear hubs have lightweight forged alloy shells, 7075 alloy axles and roll on quality sealed bearings. Supplied with quick change 12mm Thru Axel and Quick Release adaptors and a Quick Release skewer. The 8/9/10/11 speed compatible cassette body is made from light and strong 7075 alloy with an Anti Bite Guard insert to prevent the cassette damaging the body. Also available with a lightweight SRAM® XD XX1 cassette body. Ideal for XC and trail use.Main Features32 holeLight weight: 269grams6 bolt disc brake mountQuality sealed cartridge bearings Black anodized with laser etched graphicsCompatible with 12mm Thru-Axel & Quick Release standardsSupplied with QR & TA adaptors plus QR skewer8/9/10/11 speed compatible 7075 alloy cassette with an Anti Bite Guard insertCassette has four pawls for rugged power transferSRAM® XD XX1 11 speed cassette option What is the engagement like, one of the most important things for me? What is the best value rear hub with good engagement, and not too noisy?
Baron Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 What is the engagement like, one of the most important things for me? What is the best value rear hub with good engagement, and not too noisy?See this forum on the Rapide hubs https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/148152-rapidé-ultralight-hubs/
Muzzarati Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Get the new hope 42t. May be slightly heavier but you really won't notice. It will most likely out last you.
Trackie Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Hope, any model, just get a Hope hub. Sounds great too! And as previously mentioned - will probably outlast you!
David Marshall Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Here is the thing. After the rim and spokes the hub is the least important component in the wheel. Often the most expensive and most debated but as long as the flanges are strong enough to withstand the spoke tension for a long period without cracking or the shape distorting and the axle, freehub and bearings are suitable for the intended use just about any hub will do. For MTB Hopes are great. Rapide are excellent value for money for the weight. I build mostly on Hope and then Novatec for the more cost concious. The Novatec D542SB has 6 pawls and the engagement is great. Sounds cool as well - not as loud as the Hope but has a nice buzz to it. If you want super engagement go Chris King or the like but expect to pay.
popcorn_skollie Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Here is the thing. After the rim and spokes the hub is the least important component in the wheel. Often the most expensive and most debated but as long as the flanges are strong enough to withstand the spoke tension for a long period without cracking or the shape distorting and the axle, freehub and bearings are suitable for the intended use just about any hub will do. For MTB Hopes are great. Rapide are excellent value for money for the weight. I build mostly on Hope and then Novatec for the more cost concious. The Novatec D542SB has 6 pawls and the engagement is great. Sounds cool as well - not as loud as the Hope but has a nice buzz to it. If you want super engagement go Chris King or the like but expect to pay. Sorry about the hijack but I have a noob question about free body compatability. I have 2 bikes. They are both about 6 or 7 years old. One of them is has a 12mm through axle rear hub (Sunringle) the engangement is quick and stiff and I just love the sound of those pawls. The other bike has the usual 9mm qr rear hub (Specialized OEM) but I think they are made by DT swiss. This one is not so quick and stiff at the one I mentioned before. The only thing common between them is that they are both 9speed. Is there any chance at all that I can simply swop the freebodies? Is it worth taking into an lbs to see if it can be done? Or can you tell me outright that it simply wont work. In which case where do I start looking for a freebody which is stiffer/quicker and by extension (loud and lovely)
David Marshall Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 Sorry about the hijack but I have a noob question about free body compatability. I have 2 bikes. They are both about 6 or 7 years old. One of them is has a 12mm through axle rear hub (Sunringle) the engangement is quick and stiff and I just love the sound of those pawls. The other bike has the usual 9mm qr rear hub (Specialized OEM) but I think they are made by DT swiss. This one is not so quick and stiff at the one I mentioned before. The only thing common between them is that they are both 9speed. Is there any chance at all that I can simply swop the freebodies? Is it worth taking into an lbs to see if it can be done? Or can you tell me outright that it simply wont work. In which case where do I start looking for a freebody which is stiffer/quicker and by extension (loud and lovely)No. Not compatible at all.
pierre- Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 David, you don't perhaps have an ABG freehub body for the D542SB Novatec hub? Mine is pretty much shot, so I'm keen to get the one with the steel inserts
David Marshall Posted March 6, 2015 Posted March 6, 2015 David, you don't perhaps have an ABG freehub body for the D542SB Novatec hub? Mine is pretty much shot, so I'm keen to get the one with the steel insertsSorry, I don't. You can try the guys at Evobikes or else you will have to get a shop to order in from the agent (Cape Cycles).
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