What's the deal with it? Any difference to a regular SLX?
One of these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=40550
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SLX rear hub 29er specific.
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Posted 2 years ago #
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Any difference to a regular SLX?
Yes people that have never used one will tell you it's rubbish on tight singletrack.
Posted 2 years ago # -
It has bigger flanges than the normal version...fnar fnar
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40549
Posted 2 years ago # -
why not make all hubs like that? Wouldn't it build into a stiffer wheel if you end up using shorter spokes?
Posted 2 years ago # -
If all hubs were made like that, where would the nichness be eh?
Posted 2 years ago # -
The 29er hubs have stronger internals to withstand the use of a 22/36 bottom gear which is available with the 29er cassette.
Posted 2 years ago # -
The rear wheel on my 29er Scandal is build on a standard SLX hub (got it for less than £20 in a sale)
been on there about a year now, no problems at all (used very regularly)
often with a full weekends kit on (bivy, stove etc...)oh and btw I'm 14St so not light weight
I'd say get whichever.
[Edit] only used Single speed though, 32x16 (most of the time) [Edit]
Posted 2 years ago # -
Howdy all,
Just about to buy SLX hubs, either 29er or normal.
Ressurecting this just in case there's a concensus to be found other than "meh..." or "pfff.." which is what I got from the above!
Any real-world difference other than looks?
I can see why the flanges might need to be stronger to resist more torque, but not the internals?
Posted 1 year ago # -
29erkeiths wheels seemed to be a bit different from this
no problems at all (used very regularly)
at the weekend
i thought the internals were different on the 29er one...
Posted 1 year ago # -
Borked then, TT? oh dear!
So based entirely on his experience, you'd say the 29er specific versions are worth a go?
Was he/had he been doing anything silly?
Posted 1 year ago # -
Silly?, yea he was riding a 29er
Posted 1 year ago # -
we-heeyyy! ba-dum, tish!
Posted 1 year ago #
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