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Submitted by
Jean-Philippe
a Cross Country Rider
from Rotorua, NZ
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Hot X Bun in Rotorua | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Easy to find second hand spare parts, relatively easy to service | | Weaknesses: | Sealing, freehub body | | Bike Setup: | Giant XTC2 2008 | | Bottom Line: | The sealing on the drive side seem to be inefficient. During winter, I need to service it really often to clean the bearings and add new grease.
Recently (after 7 months), my freehub started to make a bad noise and was not freewheeling properly. I had to change it (that was cheap, I found second hand parts).
I don't think it's reliable for intense winter riding (I ride nearly every day) but probably ok in better conditions. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GrampBredo
a Weekend Warrior
from Somewhere, CT, US
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Killington | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Hand-me-down | | Strengths: | Simple, fairly reliable, easily fixable. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, lousy engagement action, finicky bearings. | | Similar Products Used: | FH-M475. | | Bike Setup: | Kona Coiler 2x1, with a Yess ETR-V tensioner. Big brakes, big fork, etc. | | Bottom Line: | Performance wise, this could never even compare to a nicer hub, in exemplar Chris King, Industry 9, DT Swiss. But, for the price it's good. I got mine used, at about 7 years old the freehub died. Replaced that, and it still rolls fairly well. Recommendation: entry level bike or a budget project bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steven Chebba
a Cross Country Rider
from Brooklyn, N.Y.
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | street | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Larry's cycle shop | | Strengths: | Seemingly maintenance-free, long enduring. | | Weaknesses: | for a pro-rider or anyone who is against gravity the obvious issue would be its heavier weight when compared to expensive hubs. | | Similar Products Used: | non-disc LX hubs from the 90's. | | Bike Setup: | came with my GT avalanche 1.0-2006. | | Bottom Line: | Considering the price, this is a great hub, and if you find axle overhauls not worth the trouble then this is especially something to consider, it can survive quite a while and any problems that arise avoid the overhaul and the hassle just toss it and buy a new one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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