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Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland, ORDate Reviewed: December 1, 2008
Strengths: Silent, looks great, zero problems, and bearings stay very clean.Bottom Line: Simply works. I have never had a problem with these hubs. I bought these used, and can't believe they cost so little. These things are like getting a Chris King hub on the cheap. After 10 years I am finally adding a small amount of Phil Wood tenacious oil.
As for those who broke wheels, it's how you had the wheels built, abused them, or you just had a fluke. I seriously think you would have broken an XTR hub.
If you want totally bombproof, then buck up and pay for Phil Wood.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: used
Similar Products Used: LX, DX, XT, Mavic, Chrono Metro
Bike Setup: Full suspension carbon fiber Schwinn Sweet Spot designed by John Castellano
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Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from VancouverDate Reviewed: May 2, 2007
Strengths: Silent, smoothBottom Line: Had my rear hub for 8+ years now and just had to replace cartridge bearings. No problems up until then, love the silent action. Other readers comment about using engine oil instead of grease is spot on, no slippage with oil. There is a small amount of lateral play but I think this is due to the clutch engagement machanism. When you step on the cogs, even lightly, the clutch engages and the play disappears. About to replace the rim with Mavic 717 as they have worn out.
Favorite Trail: Sherwood Pines forest Park, UK
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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John "Schwinnski"
a Weekend Warrior
from Norman, OklahomaDate Reviewed: August 14, 2003
Strengths: Bomb Proof, Looks, Hub is as big as a beer can!Bottom Line: This review is for the front hub. I bought this set up 3 years ago when my Spin cracked. My LBS hooked me up for less than 50 dollars, and I've had zero problems.
Thanks Kevin.
Favorite Trail: NuDraper
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Al's (Norman)
Similar Products Used: LX, SPIN
Bike Setup: On a Mavic 217 SUP
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Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Bucks EnglandDate Reviewed: August 14, 2003
Strengths: T30. Beautifully built tough hubWeaknesses: Not sealed enough for the U.K 7 & a bit noisey.Bottom Line: Bought on a whim in 97 as it had sat in the display cabinet looking the dog's bolxxx for 2 years. I offered the shop owner about 1/2 the asking price and built it up on a Mavic rim.
It has been abused ever since and is still going strong although it now has a tiny bit of sideways freeplay.
Favorite Trail: Walse
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Heffs
Similar Products Used: Machine tech, Hope.
Bike Setup: Kona & Rocklobster Hardtails with XT gs, Marzocchi & R/S.
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Nic
a Cross Country Rider
from raleigh, nc, usaDate Reviewed: July 27, 2003
Strengths: strong and durableBottom Line: my machine tech front suspension hub is one of the few things i have not been able to break. in the 7 YEARS and ~5000 miles i have ridden this hub off road i have broken a white industries rear hub twice, 2 cranks, 2 seat posts, 2 rims, headset, and even cracked my litespeed frame. This hub has seen 2 forks come and go. i weigh 200 lbs and used the hub with 3x lacing, 32 hole, and butted spokes. if these guys are still in business im buying the disk version
Favorite Trail: centennial/rocky road
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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Jason
a Cross Country Rider
from New ZealandDate Reviewed: January 3, 2002
Strengths: Front hub is bomb proof.Weaknesses: Rear hub slips a little, but it needs servicing. Which brings me to my biggest concern. Where do I get a tool that'll take that wretched lock ring off?Bottom Line: Bummer about everyone's product support problems, guess I'll have to get a tool machined to take the rear hub to bits.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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wojo
a Racer
from phillyDate Reviewed: October 23, 2001
Bottom Line: i still road that hud even with the broken off flange and
risk it on some small tours last month, the soda can hub
broke again this morning. this time 8 spoke holes on the
right flange completely tore off like nobodys bussiness!
trust me everyone!!! get your butts off those hubs before
yee lose many teeth...
Favorite Trail: wiss
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: metropolis
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wojo
a Racer
from philadelphiaDate Reviewed: September 21, 2001
Strengths: nice and shinney!Weaknesses: weak flangeBottom Line: i demand the best when i`m touring who know`s where. I need to depend on the equipment i buy. My front flange cracked taking two holes with it. THIS HUB SUCK`S!! STAY AWAY FROM
THIS PRODUCT-- MAD MOGOLIAN BIKER FROM PHILLY
Favorite Trail: wiss
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: metropolis bikes
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: cannondale touring w/40h phil in the back and 40h mtec inthe front, mainly used for long distance w/ heavy loads.
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Greg
a Racer
from Boston MADate Reviewed: July 8, 2001
Strengths: Light, easy to disassemble and repairWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Great Hub! Works fine, no problems, light and responcive!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$310.00
Similar Products Used: Chris King
Bike Setup: Klien Adriot
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Doug
a Racer
from IdahoDate Reviewed: April 26, 2001
Bottom Line: Hint for everyone with a rear hub. Clean it out with WD-40 then lube it with motor oil. Do not use grease or a wax type lube. The hub has a roller clutch in it. Grease and wax type oils will bind up the bearings in the roller clutch, preventing it from engaging. If you just use motor oil, you'll have many years of life (I have 6 on 3 hubs). If you used grease and rode the crap out of them with the teeth slipping, your probably screwed. It helps to read the directions.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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steve
a Cross Country Rider
from washington dcDate Reviewed: May 3, 2000
Strengths: Silent,easy cleaning,good looksWeaknesses: Slips more than my grandma on ice, cost too much, and machine tech support sucks the biggest one.Bottom Line: Machine tech provides the worst service,which is probably why ther are out of the bussiness. The owner, Bob, has a lot to learn about providing a quality product and good support and service. This hub has slipped so much on engagement that it can kill any hill climb or any holeshot.
It sounds like I'm breaking a gear when it slips.
I will say it stays pretty clean and looks nice, but so what. I will never buy another M-tech product. The biggest prob I had was with their zeroflex brakes. I was very patient with M-tech and they kept coming up with excuses. I asked for the owner because the guy was so rude and blamed it on me and my ride. Turns out I had been dealing with Bob, the owner the whole time. He even hung up on me and I never cursed or raised my voice. He just didn't know how to say my product sucks I will refund your money. He never even returned a certified letter I sent. I hope he goes bankrupt in all his future endeavors!
Buyer Beware
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Shimano Lx,Xt and Chris King
Bike Setup: Gt Zaskar LE, Shimano XTR drivetrain, Mavic rims, Cooks cranks.
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James
a Weekend Warrior
from Elkhart, InDate Reviewed: April 3, 2000
Strengths: Light, Smooth, ColorsWeaknesses: Dunno yetBottom Line: Got the front hub only.
Not a bad hub. Got it on closeout from the LBS a while back and it was an easy build. Put it on the wife's bike and it's smooth and trouble free. The way every bike part should be.
Favorite Trail: Still looking
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Alivio, XT, Nukeproof
Bike Setup: Mongoose hardtail with some nicer bits
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Steve Boyd
a Cross-Country Rider
from New Brunswick , CanadaDate Reviewed: September 27, 1999
Strengths:
Front hub very stiffWeaknesses:
Longevity of rear hub very poorBottom Line: Front hub still going strong on my hardtail but the T30 rear only lasted about a year.I hate to drool on independant companies but obviously they had repeated problems with rear hubs which may have been a deciding factor in their decision to get out of bike parts.Front hub still impressive though and that earns them three fried goat turds.
Favorite Trail:
Backyard Noonan
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Ringle,XTR,White Ind.
Bike Setup:
Heckler,Judy 100,Race Face,Avid
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Doctor
a Cross-Country Rider
from Las Vegas, NVDate Reviewed: September 23, 1999
Strengths:
Stiffness, bearing seals are excellent, looks coolWeaknesses:
Rear hub slipping, heavier than many high $ hubsBottom Line: Front hub has been a winner. I will keep it for my second bike. Rear hub worked great for 2-3 years, but then started slipping on me. I thought it was the cogset/chain, so I replaced them, but LBS guy pinned it on the hub. It is absolutely unrideable now (it has sent me over the handlebars twice when it slipped during a high power climbing move), and I have no recourse with Machine Tech. I'm buying a set of Dave's Wheels for the new bike.
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Similar Products Used:
Ringle
Bike Setup:
Proflex 855
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darren m
a Weekend Warrior
from portland me usaDate Reviewed: May 26, 1999
Strengths:
??????
front works goodWeaknesses:
The rear never worked. slipped out of the box. I sent it back, was told It was my fault,and was told to fuck off!!! They never returned my hub so I could smash it. They won't talk to me, they keep hanging up on me.Bottom Line: These guys suck.
Favorite Trail:
lynn woods
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Chris King rocks!!!!!
Bike Setup:
Wodjick w/bomber
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