2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted October 24, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I know how you love a tech challenge. I have searched high and low for a decent quality 24h rear hub for a winter project. Only options seem to be DT Swiss, Hope and Dura Ace. So starting about £190. Was thinking more something in the ultegra league. Then I found Via road hubs which looks a bit more promising at £130. Anyway, any suggestions or anyone have a nice 24h hub on a knackered rim they might want to convert into greenbacks? It goes without saying Shimano compatible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted October 24, 2016 Members Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Novatec make 24-hole, Shimano-compatible hubs: http://www.bdopcycling.com/Hubs-Road.asp I haven't used Novatec road hubs before, but I've got a pair of their track hubs on my TT wheels. They're good quality for the price. You can order from BDop confidently if you can't find the hubs in the EU. The most expensive model will cost substantially less than £130, even taking into account the cost of shipping and possible import charges. chung 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted October 24, 2016 Life Members Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Paul, looking at your list & low spoke count there, I'm assuming you're looking at something for your "good summer" bike even though you said it's a "winter project", right? I had a set of wheels with DT Swiss 240 rear hubs, there were great hubs, smooth bearings, a fairly unique "ratchet system" & fairly light weight, the free-hub was a doddle to take off/swop/service as no tools were required. I would recommend them if you cannot find other alternatives, obviously it goes without saying Dura Ace is the bees knees & you already know that :-) Again, I'm assuming you're looking for something in the price category of Ultegra which is around the £90-100 mark, but do Ultegra do 24 holes? I'm sure Richard will be along soon :-) Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted October 24, 2016 Members Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Halo make 24-hole hubs, too: https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/rear-hubs-road-cassette/?holes=24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted October 24, 2016 Life Members Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Novatec make 24-hole, Shimano-compatible hubs: http://www.bdopcycling.com/Hubs-Road.asp I haven't used Novatec road hubs before, but I've got a pair of their track hubs on my TT wheels. They're good quality for the price. You can order from BDop confidently if you can't find the hubs in the EU. The most expensive model will cost substantially less than £130, even taking into account the cost of shipping and possible import charges. Haha ............ sooner than I thought :-) Richard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted October 24, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hope RS Mono about £140 and a choice of colours from Tredz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted October 24, 2016 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hope hubs come with life time warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted October 25, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks guys, got some options now. I have a Novatec on the wheel and I think I got a bad one. So just going to change it out, that said I have had no problem with Novatec on my track wheels but then again it is the freehub that is the problem so obviously not an issue on a track wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 25, 2016 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hi Paul I would have a look at http://thecycleclinic.co.uk/ He builds several wheels with 24h rear. He also uses the Novatec hubs but only recommends them for dry summer use. The Miche Primato is highly recommended for all weather, and it is cheap! Tom Hill and Darryl Gunson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted October 25, 2016 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks D, I was trying to remember the name you mentioned and I was searching hub doctor and such like so I must have remembered the word clinic ! Will start researching ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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