is there much difference between the 2 hubs ?

Posted 12 years ago

lx always marked the threshold for lip-seals, so I presume slx would have them too – well worth the difference IMO.

Posted 12 years ago

if that's the case then I agree , I've had older deores hubs before and the sealings allways been poor

Posted 12 years ago

can anyone confirm the sealing is better on the slx ? cheers

Posted 12 years ago

any one ? Ta

Posted 12 years ago

quick need to put my order in at merlin 🙂

Posted 12 years ago

Very poor seals on deore hubs, not water tight at all.

Posted 12 years ago

but are the slx any better, agreed on the deore had two sets and both have suffered from poor sealing, they were full of mud and crap after 6 months of riding

Posted 12 years ago

Nah, Shimano just flick a switch and the printer stops stamping out "Deore" and starts stamping out SLX.

Of course SLX are going to be better…

Posted 12 years ago

I see where your coming from trim , but it would be cool to find out exactly what the differences are between the 2

Posted 12 years ago

You can view exploded diagrams for each on the Shimano website; that'll identify seals and differences between them.

Posted 12 years ago

Yep have a look at the tech docs on Shimano. Sealing and bearing coating should be the main differences.

Posted 12 years ago

Deore's are great but do require a lot of rebuilding because the drive side seal is especially shite.

Go SLX, It's always worth getting the best hubs you can get. THEY TAKE ABUSE!!

Especially if you're one for jet washing.

Keep it real.
Ellis.

Posted 12 years ago

slx do have better sealing , ordered, cheers lads

Posted 12 years ago