XT hub on a steelhead?

SC blur · 08-30-2005, 12:31 AM

I have an Xt hub laying around my garage obviosly with a quick release. Will I be able to use this on the steelhead I just bought on ebay?

As my screen name suggests i am mostly an XC rider. I have never had to worry about compatability with any of my parts because standard Q/R is the norm in XC. But in freeriding/DJ/downhill, i know from keeping tabs on these boards that there are a couple of different spacings and sizes of hubs out there.

i cant wait to get it in the mail!!!!

AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI · 08-30-2005, 12:37 AM

the spacing is correct, you may find that the QR axle wants to slip forward or back in the dropouts, if that gets annoying i hear its is fairly simple to put a bolt on axel in a Xt hub!
congrats on your purchase!

SC blur · 08-30-2005, 01:02 AM

Thanks, I was 80% sure, but i figured i would ask the good people of NSMB!

I am soooo excited. I just dusted off my old XT cranks and I am gathering the rest of the parts so that i can ride it the same day I get it in the mail!

AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI · 08-30-2005, 01:04 AM

what are you going to be usiung this bike for? whats your spec list looking like?

SC blur · 08-30-2005, 01:30 AM

Dirt jumping and tooling around my college campus.
Keep in mind this is a super budget build.

- XT hubs on X317 (i know its a cross county wheelset but they are sitting around in the garage)
- Marazocchi EXR comp (took it from my friends stock P1 for $20)
- Older generation XT cranks and BB
- Single speed
- some no name stem and handle bar combo
- the seat off my 24" cruiser
- any pedals i can find lying around the house
- hayes mech. brakes off the same friends P1

Priority upgrades
- rhyno lite rims (this is the most urgent upgrade)
- Some inexpensive Wellgo pedals
- Probably a Dirt Jumper or Psylo off of ebay

I think I would go for the psylo because I am a very light rider (140 lbs) who isnt very abusive. That, and the psylo would make for a decent trail fork.

comfortablynumb · 08-30-2005, 01:42 AM

The QR will be awful on the horizontal dropouts. It will slip a lot.

Get a solid 10mm axle. Your cones and locknuts will slip right onto the new axle, so all you need is the axle.

SC blur · 08-30-2005, 01:55 AM

I think I remember seeing a bunch of those in the spare parts bins at my LBS. Im pretty sure I can get one for free.

Thanks for all the help guys!

comfortablynumb · 08-30-2005, 01:56 AM

Even if you can't get one for free, it should be pretty cheap.

Invest in a nice set of cone wrenches (15 and 17mm for the back); they should be around 10 dollars each. Then go to Park Tool's site and follow the tutorial for how to rebuild a hub.

Once you learn, it's so easy that you'd smack yourself if you had paid labour for it.

SC blur · 08-30-2005, 02:03 AM

Oh I have overhauled many hubs myself. I guess you could say I used to be an assistant bike mechanic last year at my local shop.

The only reason i didnt know how to answer my own question that i just asked you guys, is because freeride bikes are virtualy non-existant here in texas. Every bike you see here has either Q/R or its a BMX bike.

Hell, Ive only seen a dual crown fork twice in real person here in texas. (ive seen plenty at other places like durango, and telluride)

Keefer · 08-30-2005, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comfortablynumb

The QR will be awful on the horizontal dropouts. It will slip a lot.

I've run this setup quite a bit, single speed dirtjumper (read; high torque) and have not had any slippage issues. I agree that a Bolt on will be better, but QR will work just fine.

C.Lee · 08-30-2005, 04:51 AM

u can always just buy a botl on axle for cheap. if you want i have one lying around... i can give it to you.

SC blur · 08-30-2005, 05:36 AM

Thanks htpride 18 but i guess you didnt notice, Location: texas
I appreciate it though! I am 90% sure I can get one for free. If not, I can think of many shops that can hook me up for a good price.

SC blur · 08-30-2005, 06:02 AM

does any one know where i can find the specs of the steelhead? i cant seem to find tham on their site.

Jeff M · 08-30-2005, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keefer

I've run this setup quite a bit, single speed dirtjumper (read; high torque) and have not had any slippage issues. I agree that a Bolt on will be better, but QR will work just fine.

Wow, you must have one hell of a quick release. I've tried it one a couple different bikes (with shimano QRs) and with ANY hard pedaling the wheel would torque sideways.

IFO · 08-30-2005, 07:39 AM

try to buy a lockon QR...

it makes a huge difference in horz. dropout frames if u cant get a solid axle conversion for your hub...

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=10463

something like this...

i used a set of these style QR's when i had my Azonic DS1 (horz drpouts)... the rear disc used to cause the wheel to twist in teh dropouts when i used a reg QR. but when i bought the lockon style it never happened again...

08-30-2005, 12:31 AM	#1
SC blur Registered moron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: far from you Posts: 529 Rep Power: 0	XT hub on a steelhead? I have an Xt hub laying around my garage obviosly with a quick release. Will I be able to use this on the steelhead I just bought on ebay? As my screen name suggests i am mostly an XC rider. I have never had to worry about compatability with any of my parts because standard Q/R is the norm in XC. But in freeriding/DJ/downhill, i know from keeping tabs on these boards that there are a couple of different spacings and sizes of hubs out there. i cant wait to get it in the mail!!!!

08-30-2005, 02:03 AM	#9
SC blur Registered moron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: far from you Posts: 529 Rep Power: 0	Oh I have overhauled many hubs myself. I guess you could say I used to be an assistant bike mechanic last year at my local shop. The only reason i didnt know how to answer my own question that i just asked you guys, is because freeride bikes are virtualy non-existant here in texas. Every bike you see here has either Q/R or its a BMX bike. Hell, Ive only seen a dual crown fork twice in real person here in texas. (ive seen plenty at other places like durango, and telluride) Last edited by SC blur; 08-30-2005 at 02:54 AM.

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C.Lee Pepper Mint! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burnaby/BC Posts: 5,388 Rep Power: 5317407	u can always just buy a botl on axle for cheap. if you want i have one lying around... i can give it to you. __________________

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08-30-2005, 01:02 AM	#3
SC blur Registered moron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: far from you Posts: 529 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, I was 80% sure, but i figured i would ask the good people of NSMB! I am soooo excited. I just dusted off my old XT cranks and I am gathering the rest of the parts so that i can ride it the same day I get it in the mail!

08-30-2005, 01:30 AM	#5
SC blur Registered moron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: far from you Posts: 529 Rep Power: 0	Dirt jumping and tooling around my college campus. Keep in mind this is a super budget build. - XT hubs on X317 (i know its a cross county wheelset but they are sitting around in the garage) - Marazocchi EXR comp (took it from my friends stock P1 for $20) - Older generation XT cranks and BB - Single speed - some no name stem and handle bar combo - the seat off my 24" cruiser - any pedals i can find lying around the house - hayes mech. brakes off the same friends P1 Priority upgrades - rhyno lite rims (this is the most urgent upgrade) - Some inexpensive Wellgo pedals - Probably a Dirt Jumper or Psylo off of ebay I think I would go for the psylo because I am a very light rider (140 lbs) who isnt very abusive. That, and the psylo would make for a decent trail fork.

08-30-2005, 01:42 AM	#6
comfortablynumb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: nanaimo Posts: 682 Rep Power: 1723	The QR will be awful on the horizontal dropouts. It will slip a lot. Get a solid 10mm axle. Your cones and locknuts will slip right onto the new axle, so all you need is the axle.

08-30-2005, 01:55 AM	#7
SC blur Registered moron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: far from you Posts: 529 Rep Power: 0	I think I remember seeing a bunch of those in the spare parts bins at my LBS. Im pretty sure I can get one for free. Thanks for all the help guys!

08-30-2005, 01:56 AM	#8
comfortablynumb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: nanaimo Posts: 682 Rep Power: 1723	Even if you can't get one for free, it should be pretty cheap. Invest in a nice set of cone wrenches (15 and 17mm for the back); they should be around 10 dollars each. Then go to Park Tool's site and follow the tutorial for how to rebuild a hub. Once you learn, it's so easy that you'd smack yourself if you had paid labour for it.

08-30-2005, 05:36 AM	#12
SC blur Registered moron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: far from you Posts: 529 Rep Power: 0	Thanks htpride 18 but i guess you didnt notice, Location: texas I appreciate it though! I am 90% sure I can get one for free. If not, I can think of many shops that can hook me up for a good price.

08-30-2005, 06:02 AM	#13
SC blur Registered moron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: far from you Posts: 529 Rep Power: 0	does any one know where i can find the specs of the steelhead? i cant seem to find tham on their site.

08-30-2005, 07:39 AM	#15
IFO Cove STD goodness...Yummy Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13,650 Rep Power: 4376288	try to buy a lockon QR... it makes a huge difference in horz. dropout frames if u cant get a solid axle conversion for your hub... http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=10463 something like this... i used a set of these style QR's when i had my Azonic DS1 (horz drpouts)... the rear disc used to cause the wheel to twist in teh dropouts when i used a reg QR. but when i bought the lockon style it never happened again...