Super Sywurm Posted June 7, 2019 Share Hi This might be a stupid question, but I can't find a definite answer on google or at my LBS. My old bike is a non boost bike, my new bike is a boost bike. I would like to transfer my old rims onto my new bike. Now the question: Will the old rims work with new boost hubs? Does the rims stay the same or do you also get boost rims? Regards,Heinrich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted June 7, 2019 Share Old rims and new hubs should work fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted June 7, 2019 Share Rims stay the same, only the hubs change. Super Sywurm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 7, 2019 Share Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 7, 2019 Share Old rims and new hubs should work fineThis is exactly what I suspected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Tracker Posted June 7, 2019 Share A few options about depending on the hubs you have and if you have to relish or not. Hope make their own front and back that are super simple and no relish required. MRP make adaptors for a range of hubs as well (DT swiss, Hope and more most need a relish on the rear) then you get the more generic ones that you can get off ebay for a few dollars. Personally these guys work really well and the guys running ti are pretty great. https://www.cyclingstuff.co.za/shop/fouriers-boost-hub-adapter-rear-wheel-hub/ https://www.cyclingstuff.co.za/shop/boost-hub-adaptor-front-wheel-hub/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparki 1 Posted June 7, 2019 Share A few options about depending on the hubs you have and if you have to relish or not. Hope make their own front and back that are super simple and no relish required. MRP make adaptors for a range of hubs as well (DT swiss, Hope and more most need a relish on the rear) then you get the more generic ones that you can get off ebay for a few dollars. Personally these guys work really well and the guys running ti are pretty great. https://www.cyclingstuff.co.za/shop/fouriers-boost-hub-adapter-rear-wheel-hub/ https://www.cyclingstuff.co.za/shop/boost-hub-adaptor-front-wheel-hub/the OP wants to know if he can use the old rims onto new boost hubs assuming he wants to rebuild the wheel (new boost hubs with old rims) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieRetief Posted June 7, 2019 Share The amount of holes on the rim, needs to have the same amount of holes on the hub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Tracker Posted June 7, 2019 Share the OP wants to know if he can use the old rims onto new boost hubs assuming he wants to rebuild the wheel (new boost hubs with old rims) For sure, I was just put it out there in case he wanted to keep the same set up as he's running now rather than cutting out the rims and lacing to new hubs. It's called helping out a bit. A lot of shops will tell you need to get boost hubs for your new frame / fork which will cost a fair bit just to keep your fav' rims. Edited June 7, 2019 by Dirt Tracker Tiny K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted June 7, 2019 Share A few options about depending on the hubs you have and if you have to relish or not. Hope make their own front and back that are super simple and no relish required. MRP make adaptors for a range of hubs as well (DT swiss, Hope and more most need a relish on the rear) then you get the more generic ones that you can get off ebay for a few dollars. Personally these guys work really well and the guys running ti are pretty great. https://www.cyclingstuff.co.za/shop/fouriers-boost-hub-adapter-rear-wheel-hub/ https://www.cyclingstuff.co.za/shop/boost-hub-adaptor-front-wheel-hub/ Correction - with the Hope Boost adapter kit the rear wheel doesn't not need to be re-dished upper and lower limit screws also need to be re-set on the RD, but the front wheel will need to be re-dished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Bikes Posted June 7, 2019 Share Hi Heinrich. You can indeed use the same rims with new hubs. Just make sure the spoke count is the same when getting new hubs. And check with LBS (or online spoke length calculator) if you will need new spokes to take note of additional cost of spokes which is often overlooked. Enjoy the new bike!! CheersHi This might be a stupid question, but I can't find a definite answer on google or at my LBS. My old bike is a non boost bike, my new bike is a boost bike. I would like to transfer my old rims onto my new bike. Now the question: Will the old rims work with new boost hubs? Does the rims stay the same or do you also get boost rims? Regards,Heinrich Super Sywurm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted June 7, 2019 Share This is exactly what I suspected. depending on hubs, you might even get spaces/endcaps that will allow you to use as-is. though not with the advantage of the stronger spoke angles boost gives you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted June 7, 2019 Share Hope solutions are really good. Edited June 7, 2019 by Yo-Yo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 7, 2019 Share The amount of holes on the rim, needs to have the same amount of holes on the hubYes, this I actually knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_the_wheelbuilder Posted June 12, 2019 Share Some hubs can be converted to BOOST spacing, some can't. What hubs do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 12, 2019 Share Some hubs can be converted to BOOST spacing, some can't. What hubs do you have?I have a American Classic wheel set (non boost). I want to remove the hubs and fit boost hubs. The non boost hubs is also American Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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