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I have only just come to realise that my Pro 2 front hub is compatible with these 😳
They seem good value with the QR and axle coming in at under £30.
But are they worth it?
Is there really a reduction in flex?
For me fork in question is a Recon Race SL (120mm) on the front of my Soul.
Interested to hear thoughts 🙂
I've got them I find it difficult to tell really the problem is I have them on my heavy more study wheels.
Obviously my bike feels much more stable with this wheels than my light XC wheels.
I found them very good. We bought some hubs like that when I was at on-one. Called it the 456 hub. Really stiffened up the front end compared to a normal QR.
brant - MemberI found them very good. We bought some hubs like that when I was at on-one. Called it the 456 hub. Really stiffened up the front end compared to a normal QR.
Thanks Brant 8)
I was guessing that it probably should but always good to hear it working in practice 🙂
Cheers,
Mark
yes well for me anyway
stiffened up my floats with pro2 on mavic717s
of note is that im not lightweight like to ride drops and jumps and land them badly
It's not as good as a proper bolt through, but if you can do it for £30, I'd definitely do it.
If anyone wants a cheap 9mm skewer to try it I have a new, unused Fire Eye one from CRC, same as the superstar one, in my tools box you can have for £5.50. PM me
Is an adaptor kit needed for Hope ProII & ProIII hubs?
If so, anyone got a link?
So, with a ProII I need a 9mm skewer (say from SSC) and what else? I run it as a regular QR hub now.
the thru axel conversion caps
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40654
Can you do rear wheels too? Is there much point.
I'm assuming Pro3 hubs can't be converted?
yes u can 10mm thru axel
yes you do feel a difference especially on multi pivot full suss bikes
just fitted the DT one onto a Pro2 on 717 rim and Fox 140RLC on Orange 5. makes a quite noticeable difference to the feel of the front end. I also bought the Superstar Skewer - it feels just like the old QR though 😥
Got one on the back of my Bullit, stiffens things up a bit, but not sure how noticeable it is when you ride it.
Wasn't there somebody here showing industrial axles that were DT-like but waaay cheaper?