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Old 07-10-2010, 12:31 AM   #1
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20mm front hub advice?
I am thinking about upgrading the fork on my XC/AM trail bike from a 9mm axle to a 20mm axle. I have been looking on the internets for replacements for my current no-name 9mm front hub [1]. Would a Shimano SLX 20mm M667 be a decent replacement?

[1] - According to the Specialized site the front hub is a 'Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 32h, QR'.
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Old 07-10-2010, 12:39 AM   #2
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it's pretty hard to go wrong with a front hub. just get a formula or something cheap.
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Old 07-10-2010, 04:13 AM   #3
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it's pretty hard to go wrong with a front hub. just get a formula or something cheap.
Yep.

Although bear in mind that you'll probably need different spoke lengths if you are going to get a wheel rebuilt, so it's probably as economical to buy a whole wheel.
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Old 07-10-2010, 04:18 AM   #4
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Buy a Hope or similar hub. Allows you to adapt to all the new axle types.
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Old 07-10-2010, 05:26 AM   #5
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The WTB and Hope are really light.

But a formula cheapo hub is gonna be great too. Front hubs arent very complicated.
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Old 07-12-2010, 09:49 PM   #6
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the convertable axle hubs are a little more $ but probably worth it instead of replacing it when 18.748392mm axle hubs become the new standard
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