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Post by maxbuwaya on May 7, 2008 13:54:48 GMT 8
Hello people in tights!
I was wondering if I can use my Aclass vectra hubs in building a road wheelset?
Its a 24 spoke hub 9speed disk brake 6bolt.
Oh and do you have 24 spoke rims?
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Post by hdreynolds on May 7, 2008 19:00:52 GMT 8
Road bike hub spacing for 9-10 speed is 130mm.
Mtb 8-9 speed hub spacing is 135mm while old 7speed mtb hubs is 130mm.
Therefore check the hubs O.L.D. (over locknut distance) first that its 130mm before you proceed with your project.
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Post by offroadie on May 8, 2008 0:24:30 GMT 8
better use a real road hub...
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Post by wcoastbo on May 9, 2008 2:02:50 GMT 8
What's up Max! How's business these days?
I agree, if you're using a road frame it's best to use road hubs for problem free compatibility.
If you're building a road wheelset for a mtb frame, it's best to use a mtb hub. I've seen several 700mm rims mated to mtb disc hubs. Most mtb frames and forks can accomodate 700mm rims with 23C tires. Just don't do straight pull spokes on the drive or disc side. Mtbs with road disc wheels are cool and fast. Best thing to do if you have a hardtail and don't want the expense of two bikes.
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Post by MrsM on May 9, 2008 9:39:29 GMT 8
A-ha! Building a road bike now coz you realized that's were the men in tights are eh? When you finally get to build your road bike come and ride with us, you'll see how sexy and macho foolspeed is in roadie get up ;D ;D
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Post by maxbuwaya on May 9, 2008 11:06:59 GMT 8
A-ha! Building a road bike now coz you realized that's were the men in tights are eh? When you finally get to build your road bike come and ride with us, you'll see how sexy and macho foolspeed is in roadie get up ;D ;D Ive noticed that men in tights on mtbikes are staring to become extinct. Thats why am considering road bikes. hehehehe (By the Men synchronize swimming has much tighter suit) W. Bo. Same old same old Thanks guys. Its because i have a pair of AClass Hub sitting on my room. Am having a hard time looking for the proper rims (24 spoke) I just figured maybe the world of men in tights has one for my hub.
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Post by jacklero on May 9, 2008 20:52:32 GMT 8
Just something you should look out for, in building my last commuter bike wheelset using a road frame and fork I encounted problems with the front hub axel. I had to file down the drop out to make my MTB hub fit for the dropouts. not much of a biggie but a notable quirk nonetheless
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Post by hdreynolds on May 10, 2008 21:02:13 GMT 8
Before you file the dropout better first if the spacing between dropouts is correct. If the spacing of the frame or fork is correct then it is the hub that's peculiar. If this were the case you have ruined by filing your dropouts of your frame or fork for a hub peculiarity. For perspective, mtb rear hubs (8/9s) are 135mm O.L.D. while road hubs (9/10s) are 130mm O.L.D. while modern fork or front ends is 100mm O.L.D. OLD is over lock-nut distance - it is the distance between the left side and right side locknuts of the hubs and is also the distance of the spacing of the dropouts.
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Post by glockbiker on May 12, 2008 9:37:03 GMT 8
I once had that problem- how to build a road bike wheelset using XT hubs.
Because MTB rear hubs are wider, I had a road bike frame with 135mm-wide rear dropouts custom-made by Ave Maldea.
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Post by janix on May 12, 2008 19:53:19 GMT 8
just get a road wheelset. easier.
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Post by maxbuwaya on May 13, 2008 16:49:16 GMT 8
just get a road wheelset. easier. Its better alright. Using a MTB hub will just complicate things. Just like choosing the right peanut butter at the grocery. This idea is totally scratch out! Thanks guys!
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Post by jacklero on May 14, 2008 17:28:47 GMT 8
Before you file the dropout better first if the spacing between dropouts is correct. If the spacing of the frame or fork is correct then it is the hub that's peculiar. If this were the case you have ruined by filing your dropouts of your frame or fork for a hub peculiarity. For perspective, mtb rear hubs (8/9s) are 135mm O.L.D. while road hubs (9/10s) are 130mm O.L.D. while modern fork or front ends is 100mm O.L.D. OLD is over lock-nut distance - it is the distance between the left side and right side locknuts of the hubs and is also the distance of the spacing of the dropouts. My problem was not the spacing but the hub axel size, MTB hubs have larger axels than road hubs.
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Post by king on May 15, 2008 7:20:02 GMT 8
i don't think so. road & standard mtb hubs have the same axle size- 9mm.
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Post by arcireyes on May 15, 2008 13:19:02 GMT 8
max is scratching the idea, ergo we are locking the thread. RFL* : thread starter's lost of interest *Reason for Locking ;D just get a road wheelset. easier. Its better alright. Using a MTB hub will just complicate things. Just like choosing the right peanut butter at the grocery. This idea is totally scratch out! Thanks guys!
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