Toxic Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Please help me. I'am in the process of getting a custom wheelset build up. Now I have done some research and holy moly there are so many hubs out there. It will be for lefty, so the front does not matter really as I will most likely stick with cannondale SI it is for a 142x12mm through axle. What I came across are the following: Industry Nine Torch : 120 point of engagement. that must sound like a swarm of bees.White Ind CLD : Titanium freewheel body. 24 point of engagement.Project 321 : same internal as Industry nine, also a lefty option.Tune Kong : they tend to be light DTswiss 240s with ratchet system. Chris King, but they do get a little heavy. I'am confused. I'am looking for reliability and ease of servicing. any other options. At the moment I lean towards the White Ind CLD.
V12man Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Hope hubs - strong, easy to maintain, next best thing to bulletproof. (oh - and CK - but not so easy to service without specific tools)
Toxic Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 I have not considered Hope hubs. will look into it. tx.
raptor-22 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Chris king. Basic service doesn't need special tools. Next choice would be dt Swiss 240s. These hubs are well-proven with the basic layout and design sorted out years ago
V12man Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 I have not considered Hope hubs. will look into it. tx.They have a new one coming out shortly - the Evo4 - so you might find a good deal on Evo2's locally - don't think they have a solution for Lefties though. http://www.hopetech.com/products/hubs/mountain-bike/
Toxic Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 Chris king.Basic service doesn't need special tools. Next choice would be dt Swiss 240s. These hubs are well-proven with the basic layout and design sorted out years agoI'am so glad someone else also like the dtswiss 240s hubs. I have them on my 10 year old scott scale and they just don't give any problems.
LOOK695 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 White Industries. Have them on my road bike and they roll very well
gummibear Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Tune Kong MK and matching Lefty Cannonball
Toxic Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 Tune Kong MK and matching Lefty Cannonball Tune hubs are very lightweight. How reliable are they, and service wise?
Iwan Kemp Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 1. Hope - great value for money, can be adapted to just about any "standard", parts are readily available2. I9 - super fast engagement, good value for money (especially compared to CK or Tune), parts are available, can be adapted to just about any standard, local distributor is super jacked.
V12man Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Tune hubs are very lightweight. How reliable are they, and service wise?Are you planning to use these for the Epic? Try to stay with something that has more guaranteed parts availability in the service village than the esoteric ones - so DTSwiss will have support, as will Hope (although you are unlikely to need it) If you do go with something esoteric, then consider bringing a spare bearing/seal set with you. Me - I am going with Hopes for the Epic - the same ones I have used there twice before (and a J2C) - but they are going on new rims for next year.
gummibear Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Tune hubs are very lightweight. How reliable are they, and service wise?They are as reliable as any other lightweight parts out there.They recommend their own tools but you can use most good quality bearing tools.
Toxic Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 Are you planning to use these for the Epic? Try to stay with something that has more guaranteed parts availability in the service village than the esoteric ones - so DTSwiss will have support, as will Hope (although you are unlikely to need it) If you do go with something esoteric, then consider bringing a spare bearing/seal set with you. Me - I am going with Hopes for the Epic - the same ones I have used there twice before (and a J2C) - but they are going on new rims for next year. Yes I 'am doing the Epic. I've done it in 2013 on ztr arch with standard sun ringle dirty flea hub, but i'am in the process of getting some nice hoops and want to make sure I make the right choice regarding the hubs I'am going to get those South Industries hoops.
V12man Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Yes I 'am doing the Epic. I've done it in 2013 on ztr arch with standard sun ringle dirty flea hub, but i'am in the process of getting some nice hoops and want to make sure I make the right choice regarding the hubs I'am going to get those South Industries hoops.Did you look at the PYGA hoops? Chat to Jason at the Trailhead about his hands on comparison between the 2 - he has more experience with them than I do - but I tend to agree with him. Especially about Enve hoops
Toxic Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 Did you look at the PYGA hoops? Chat to Jason at the Trailhead about his hands on comparison between the 2 - he has more experience with them than I do - but I tend to agree with him. Especially about Enve hoops No I have not looked at them. Did not know about them. I will chat to him. Thank you.
the nerd Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Did you look at the PYGA hoops? Chat to Jason at the Trailhead about his hands on comparison between the 2 - he has more experience with them than I do - but I tend to agree with him. Especially about Enve hoops Yeah. They don't compare. The South hoops are miles ahead in quality.
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