This discussion brought back a memory which had me digging in my basement. I
have an XT hubset which I know little about. It looks shopworn, but does not
look built up to me. The rear reads FM-H730 and the front reads HB-M730. I'm
thinking that it is 8 speed, but you'll probably know, if it
Thanks guys. I think I will go with the LX hubs. I really see no
real advantage the XT has over the LX so I'm gonna use the extra $50
and buy me some Nitto Noodles. :)
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The serviceability issue is mostly related to the freehub requiring a
14 mm allen wrench for removal/replacement. I fix bikes for a living,
and never needed a 14 mm allen wrench until this new XT hub came out
(just got the wrench a couple weeks ago). Not a big deal for me, but
if you don't have a
Mojo,
Nothing like "New Bike Legs"! It will be interesting to see if that
differential holds up over time. I suspect things might average out
but then again, if names are any indication, your Legolas will always
be the swiftest.
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On Nov 8, 7:15 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
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> The new 770 series XT hubs are actually quite a different design than
> older XT hubs and current Deore/LX hubs. If you are experienced with
> traditional hub cone adjustments and servicing, and don't care to try
> something new, you will n
LX is just fine, but what's $50 in the long run? For $50 I would go
for the XT because the finish is a bit nicer.
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> > Should I spend the extra $$ to purchase the XT wheelsets? Or is LX
> > ok? I just want the best possible wheels I can buy under $400.- Hide
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The new 770 series XT hubs are actually quite a different design than
older XT hubs and current Deore/LX hubs. If you are experienced with
traditional hub cone adjustments and servicing, and don't care to try
something new, you will not like the XT hubs.
Personally, I'd go LX. A little easier to s
I have both and can't tell a bit of difference on the bike. I have
heard the LX occasionally comes too dry and too tight from the
factory. So I loosen the cones and apply more grease and adjust just
right. LX and XT are both quality hubs that will last forever, if
maintained. Only you can decide i
