Are Deore XT hubs good?

Are Deore XT hubs good?

XT hubs are great, if using them is your idea of cutting a corner then you’re a lucky bunny. My only issue with them is the feehub. I manage to get through freehubs at an alarming rate. The bearings are excellent, and some say cup & cone is better suited to the lateral loads than cartridge.

What is Shimano flange diameter?

Flange diameter (mm) 52.8 / 51.4. Flange distance (mm) 60.4. Internal grease sleeve.

Are Shimano hubs any good?

Shimano hubs are very reliable and very good as the other posters have pointed out. But they do require extra maintenance for the bearings and grease (and all but the inner cones are replaceable).

How do you calculate an engagement hub?

To roughly determine degrees of engagement on any hub, use this formula: The degree of engagement is 360° divided by the number of teeth in the ratchet ring. * This calculation is a general rule of thumb.

Can you put a 11 speed cassette on a 8 speed hub?

Condensed answer: An 8-speed MTB hub is wide enough to accept an 11-speed MTB cassette. An 8-speed Road hub, however, is too narrow for an 11-speed Road cassette. If you have an 8-speed road bike and want to convert it to 11 speeds, you will have to replace the hub with an 11-speed one.

How long should a MTB freehub last?

I had them last anywhere between two weeks and three months (170 miles per week). Eventually I gave up and bought a Shimano R500 rear wheel for £50 and six months later the freehub is still fine. If you’re degreasing the cassette mounted to the bike, you’re probably washing the grease out of the free hub.

How long do Shimano hubs last?

Yup. Once a year for some folks is 1500 miles, and for others it is 10,000 miles. Local conditions have a big influence, and front hubs stay a LOT cleaner than rear hubs.

What is the difference between Deore XT and Deore?

Deore XT carries the big advantage of having the Shadow Plus technology (link), unlike the Deore which in the best case has the Shadow compact design. Simply put, the XT works faster, more accurately, more silently and doesn’t need regular service for adjustement.